Employment
Certified Employment
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
Jr/Sr High School Athletic Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid Idaho Teaching Certificate is preferred or previous administrative or coaching experience in high school athletics.
- General knowledge and requirements set forth by the Idaho School Activities Association for athletics and activities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This position comes with a stipend to be negotiated based on experience.
- Certified
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
K-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate with appropriate K-12/Health endorsement.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Standard contract at placement on the adopted salary schedule for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
• Additional coaching opportunities available.
- Certified
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available:
CTE Agriculture Education Teacher
Forestry & Natural Resources/ Wood Shop Skills Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate with appropriate CTE endorsements.
Willingness to engage and work with community partners to build forestry/natural resources CTE Pathways.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Standard contract at placement on the adopted salary schedule for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
• Additional coaching opportunities available.
- Certified
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available: Jr/Sr High School Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Hold, or be eligible for, all secondary or ancillary credentials and endorsements required by the State of Idaho for employment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Standard contract at placement on the adopted salary schedule for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Classified Employment
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following coaching positions available:
High School Varsity Volleyball Coach
High School Head Wrestling Coach
High School Head Cross Country Coach
High School Assistant Football Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Coaching positions are an “at-will” appointment and are made on an annual basis
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A letter of interest and a district application form must be submitted. Please use the “Extracurricular Position Application” found on the district website at www.psd285.org
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Applicants interested in this position should send materials to or contact:
Attn: Katie Ball, Athletic Director
Potlatch Junior-Senior High School
130 6th Street
Potlatch, ID 83855-8757
(208) 875-1231 or,
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Class B CDL
- S Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Have the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
- Have the ability to keep accurate records
- Have the ability to maintain students discipline and follow school policy
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Morning and Afternoon Regular Route
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please use the District Application for Position as Bus Driver found on our website.
The Potlatch School District #285 has the following position available: Food Service Supervisor for the 24-25 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
● High school diploma or General Education Degree
● Minimum experience in cafeteria food service as determined by the Board
● Experience with bookkeeping/budgeting procedures preferred
● Knowledge of the principles of food management, nutrition, sanitation, and applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
● General knowledge of the best methods of preparing and cooking food in large quantities and ability to adjust recipes to the quantity required
● Ability to plan own work schedule and to direct and supervise others
● Ability to perform simple bookkeeping and inventory procedures
● Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, carry hot pans, push carts, stoop, and reach for heavy items
● A general understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets
● Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
● Self-motivated
● Work well with students and staff
● Excellent organizational skills
● Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
● Full-Time with placement on the 24-25 Classified salary schedule
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please use the District Application for Classified Staff found on our website at www.psd285.org
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.
Printer Friendly Applications
- Classified Staff Application
- Elementary Principal Application
- Secondary Principal Application
- Extracurricular Application
- Bus Driver Application
- Substitute Application
- Certified Staff Application * Additionally, Certified Staff need to please complete the Certified Employee Release of Information from Past Employer Form to submit with their application materials.