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Now hiring a 6th grade teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

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Potlatch Elementary School- 6th Grade Teacher

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Elementary- 6th Grade Teacher

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For questions, call the District Office at 208-875-0327

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High School Math Teacher

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
High School Math Teacher

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We are hiring a Jr. High Teacher for English/Social Studies/PE

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Jr High English/Social Studies/PE Teacher

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Jr High English/Social Studies/PE Teacher

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Now Hiring Jr High Teacher at Potlatch Jr/Sr High 2026-2027 School Year

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Jr High English/Social Studies/Health Teacher

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Jr High English/Social Studies/Health Teacher

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We are hiring a custodian at the elementary school

Hiring- Elementary Custodian

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Elementary Custodian

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Hiring- Summer Grounds Crew Member 2026

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:

Summer Grounds Crew Member

QUALIFICATIONS:

Going into 11th grade or older
Physically able to lift more than 50 lbs, run weed eaters and other lawn equipment, and complete jobs involving physical labor.
Valid Driver's license

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We are hiring a junior high head football coach

Coaching Position Available: Head Junior High Football Coach

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following coaching positions available:

Junior High Head Football Coach

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For any questions, please contact:

Steffani Davis, Athletic Director

Potlatch Junior-Senior High School

130 6^th Street

Potlatch, ID 83855-8757

(208) 875-1231 or email steffani.davis@psd285.org

We are hiring a paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year

Full-Time Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide 26/27- Location TBD

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide 26-27 School Year

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For questions, call the District Office at 208-875-0327

Now Hiring- Food Service Cook 26/27 School Year

Hiring- FT Food Service Cook 26-27 School Year

The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:

Food Service Cook 2026-2027 School Year

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Substitutes Needed

Potlatch School District #285 is in need of substitutes for the following positions: Bus Drivers, Cooks, Custodians, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers.

To apply as a substitute, CLICK HERE to submit online or fill out & print the Substitute Application AND stop by the District Office at 635 Pine Street for a fingerprint packet.

Applicants must complete and pass a State Department of Education Background Check to be eligible.

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Potlatch School District #285

130 6th Street

Potlatch, ID 83855

Phone: (208) 875-0327

Fax: (208) 875-2560

NON-CERTIFICATED APPLICATION

Position(s) Applying for:required

Date of Application:required

Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Telephone:required

Email Addressrequired

Mailing Address:required

City, State Ziprequired

Physical Address (if different than mailing address):

Physical Address City, State Zip (if different than mailing address):

Educational and Vocational Training:

High School required

From Year- To Year / Degree or Certificaterequired

Vocational School/ College/ University

From Year- To Year / Degree or Certificate

Vocational School/ College/ University

From Year- To Year / Degree or Certificate

Please list any special qualifications or skills you possess that are applicable to the position(s) you are applying for:

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I, do hereby authorize School Districts, Institutions of Higher Learning and individuals employed by the same with knowledge of my professional and personal qualifications to furnish to Potlatch School District No. 285 any and all information regarding me in order that authorities of said District may determine my suitability for the position for which I have applied. I authorize authorities of Potlatch School District No. 285 to make inquiry of my present and past employers and/or professional associates regarding my character, integrity and reputation.

Exceptions, if any, are:

Daterequired

Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format

Insert and format text, links, and images here

BY TYPING MY NAME BELOW I AGREE TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION AS SHOWN ABOVErequired

First Name

Last Name

*Idaho code 33-130 requires a Background check be completed for all employees.

Resume

Attach up to 1 file with a maximum size of 10MB

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Letter of Interest

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Letter of Recommendation

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Maximum of (4) four letters of recommendation

Extracurricular Application

Required

Potlatch School District #285

Extra-Curricular Application

We are an equal opportunity employer

Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Position(s) Applying For:required

Date of Applicationrequired

Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format

Email Address

Telephone Number:required

Mailing Address:required

Physical Address (if different than mailing address):

Experience relevant to the position(s) applied for:required

REFERENCE 1: Name, Relationship, Phone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 2: Name, Relationship, Phone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 3: Name, Relationship, Phone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 4: Name, Relationship, Phone Numberrequired

Please upload any additional documentation you have here

Attach up to 1 file with a maximum size of 10MB

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(resume, letters of reference, etc- please note this is optional)

Substitute Application

Required

Potlatch School District #285

Substitute Application Form

We are an equal opportunity employer

Namerequired

First Name

Middle (optional)

Last Name

Birthdate

Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format

Date of Applicationrequired

Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format

Email Addressrequired

Telephone Number:required

Mailing Address:required

I am interested in subbing for the following positions:Please select up to 6 choices

Teacher (Certified Pay: $120 per Day with copy of Idaho Teaching Certificate/ Non-Certified Pay $105 per day

Custodial (Pay Rate of $15.00 per hour)

School Secretary (Pay rate of $15.00 per hour)

Aides/ Paraprofessional (Pay rate of $15.00 per hour)

School Lunch/ Cook (Pay rate of $15.00 per hour)

Bus Driver *Must also complete the Bus Driver Application (pay rate $17.57 per hour)

Please select up to 6 choices

City, State Zipcoderequired

Please indicate which grade levels you would like to substitute for:required

Any grade level

Elementary School Only

Jr-Sr High School Only

Physical Address (if different than mailing address)

If you have more specific grade levels or areas you would like to substitute for, please list them here:

Please list any limitation which you may have on subject areas, and days you are available to substitute:

EDUCATION:

Name of School/ University; Years Attended; & Degree/ Certificate Obtained:required

Name of School/ University; Years Attended; & Degree/ Certificate Obtained:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Employer; Position Held; Telephone Number; Employment Start-Employment End Daterequired

Employer; Position Held; Telephone Number; Employment Start-Employment End Date

REFERENCES:

List at least three (3) references who are knowledgeable about your ability to effectively deal with children of the grade levels you have circled above:

REFERENCE 1: Name; Relationship, Telephone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 2: Name; Relationship, Telephone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 3: Name; Relationship, Telephone Numberrequired

REFERENCE 4: Name; Relationship, Telephone Number

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I do hereby authorize School Districts, Institutions of Higher Learning and individuals either employed by the same or otherwise, with knowledge of my professional and personal qualifications to furnish Potlatch School District No. 285 any and all information regarding me in order that authorities of said District may determine my suitability for the position for which I have applied.

I authorize authorities of Potlatch School District No. 285 to make inquiry of my present and past employers and/ or professional associations regarding my character, integrity and reputation. Exceptions, if any, are:

BY TYPING MY NAME BELOW I AGREE TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION AS SHOWN ABOVErequired

First Name

Last Name

Please upload any supporting documentation here:

Attach up to 5 files with a maximum size of 10MB

No file chosen

(resume, letters of reference, etc)

If you have your Idaho Teaching Certification, please upload it here. Otherwise, please disregard this option

Attach up to 2 files with a maximum size of 10MB

No file chosen

*Idaho code 33-130 requires a Background check be completed for all employees.

*This application must include a set of fingerprints and a check for $32.00 made out to The State Department of Education to cover the cost of a background check.

Fingerprint Packets are available at the Potlatch School District at 635 Pine Street, Potlatch, ID. Please contact the District Office at (208) 875-0327 with questions.

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