Human Resources

YCS Employment Opportunities

Please click the job link below to access the YCS application system. Once on the job posting homepage, select Register or Login in the upper right corner. Once this step is complete, select Job Openings and then the posting. Contact Kari Polzin at 360.458.6118 or email kari_polzin@ycs.wednet.edu for assistance.

2025-2026

Certificated Substitute Applications

Certificated Substitute Teacher (2024-7042)

Certificated Emergency Substitute Teacher (2024-7041)
- This position requires that you hold a Bachelor's Degree and be sponsored by Yelm Community Schools to apply for an emergency substitute teaching certificate. Please contact Tami Kirkham at: 360.458.6185 or tami_kirkham@ycs.wednet.edu before completing this application.

Classified

Classified Substitute Applications

Coaching

Non-Represented

Student Teacher & Internship Requests

Student Teacher Request

Field Placement Coordinators contact Tami Kirkham at Tami_Kirkham@ycs.wednet.edu with all student-teacher and student observation placement request. We ask that potential student teachers not contact YCS teacher(s) or the building directly at this stage. This allows us to confirm Education Agreements are in place with the requesting college.

Education Staff Associates (ESA) Internship Requests

Yelm Community Schools offers Education Staff Associates (ESA) internship opportunities. Contact Kari Polzin at kari_polzin@ycs.wednet.edu with all questions or requests.

Labor Groups

Certificated Administration

Summary Data
Contract	Policy 5310
Salary Range	$107,531 - $233,376
Wage Increases	2022-23: 2-5% 2023-24: 3-5% 2024-25: 0% (5-10 Furlough Days)
Regular Workdays	215 days - 260 days
Paid Leave	2 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	5 days per year up to 40 cumulative days/ or 33 days (Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent)
Work Calendars	215 Days 260 Days
Salary Schedule	Based on Policy 5310

Classified Administration

Summary Data
Contract	Policy 5310
Salary Range	$71,849 - $176,489
Wage Increases	2022-23: 2% - 5% 2023-24: 3% - 5% 2024-25: 0% ( 5-10 Furlough Days)
Regular Workdays	260 days
Paid Leave	2 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	25-33 vacation days
Work Calendars	215 Days 260 Days
Salary Schedule	Based on Policy 5310

Non-Represented Staff

Summary Data
Contract	Based on Policy 5310
Wage Range	$25.02 - $45.98 per hour
Wage Increases:	2022 -23: 0% - 3% 2023-24: 0% - 3.7% 2024-25: 0%
Regular Work Days:	226 days 260 days
Paid Leave	2 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	10 - 25 Vacation Days

Public School Employees (PSE - Classified)

Summary Data
Contract Years		2022 - 2025
Custodial Maintenance Grounds	Hourly Wage Range	$24.58 - $49.32
Custodial Maintenance Grounds	Wage Increases	2022-23: 2 - 3% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Food Service	Hourly Wage Range	$21.52 - $33.31
Food Service	Wage Increases	2022-23: 2 -9% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Other Support Staff	Hourly Wage Range	$21.15 - $45.46
Other Support Staff	Wage Increases	2022-23: 2 - 3% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Paraeductors	Hourly Wage Range	$22.85 - $33.85
Paraeductors	Wage Increases	2022-23: 12 - 16% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Technology	Hourly Wage Range	$32.90 - $64.33
Technology	Wage Increases	2022-23: 2 - 12% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Transportation	Hourly Wage Range	$21.63 - $49.28
Transportation	Wage Increases	2022-23: 2 - 20% 2023-24: 4% 2024-25: 3%
Average Workday		6 - 8 hours
Regular Workdays		190 days/ 260 days
Paid Leave		3 personal leave days / 10-12 sick days
Paid Vacation		6 - 25 days
Sub Rate		Fifty Cents (0.50) less than Step 1
Collective Bargaining Agreement		Classified employee salaries are negotiated between Public School Employees and Yelm Community Schools through a collective bargaining agreement. PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement PSE LOA_ Job Postings PSE LOA - Vacation Leave PSE LOA - Personal Leave PSE MOU - Bidding Transportation PSE MOU 2024-25
Work Calendars		138 Days 150 Days 190 Days 197 Days 240 Days 260 Days
Salary Schedule		PSE Salary Schedule

Yelm Association of Educational Office Professionals (YAEOP)

Summary Data
Contract Years	2023-2026
Hourly Wage Range	$23.41 - $37.29
Wage Increases	2023-24: 7.5% 2024-25: 5.0% 2025-26: TBD
Average Workday	8.0 hours
Regular Workdays	190 days - 260 days
Paid Leave	3 personal leave days /10-12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	5 - 25 days
Sub Rate	$24.08 per hour
Collective Bargaining Agreement	Office Professional salaries are negotiated between PSE of Yelm AEOP and Yelm Community Schools through a collective bargaining agreement. YAEOP Collective Bargaining Agreement YAEOP LOA - Job Postings YAEOP MOU - Classification Review
Work Calendars	190 Days 201 Days 206 Days 211 day s 216 Days 221 Days 226 Days 260 Days
Salary Schedule	YAEOP Salary Schedule 2024-25 YAEOP Salary Schedule 2023-24

Yelm Education Association (YEA - Certificated)

Summary Data
Contract Years	2024 - 2027
Salary Range	$61,131-$117,430
Wage Increases	2021-22: 3% 2022-23: 5% 2023-24: 10% 2024-25: 3.7%
Average Workday	7.5 hours
Regular Workday	180 days
Paid Leave	3 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	n/a
Sub Rate	$200.00
Collective Bargaining Agreement	Certificated employee salaries are negotiated between YEA and Yelm Community Schools through a collective bargaining agreement. YEA Collective Bargaining Agreement LOA Class Coverage LOA Middle School Band LOA Achievement Reports LOA WA Kids LOA Middle School Robotics LOA High School Band LOA Advisor Stipends Salary Agreement Double Levy Failure Article XIII Section J Double Levy Failure
Work Calendars	YEA Calendar
Salary Schedule	Salary Schedule w/Tri

Yelm Extra Curricular Association (YECA)

Summary Data
Contract Years	2022 - 2024
Wage Range	Head Coach : $3,999-$9,106 Asst. Coach: $3,201-$6,663
Wage increases	Wage increases: 2022-23: 2%-4% 2023-24: 3%, (longevity increase $50) 2024-25: Step Only

Summary Data

Contract Years

2022 - 2024

Wage Range

Head Coach : $3,999-$9,106
Asst. Coach: $3,201-$6,663

Wage increases

Wage increases:

2022-23: 2%-4%
2023-24: 3%, (longevity increase $50)
2024-25: Step Only

Coach salaries are negotiated between the Yelm Extra-Curricular Association (YECA) and Yelm Community Schools through a collective bargaining agreement.

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DeeDee Buckingham

Director of Human Resources
E: doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu

Kari Polzin

K-12 Certificated, Student Support & Coaches

E: kari_polzin@ycs.wednet.edu

P: 360.458.6118

Shelly Lasher

Classified Positions
Clock Hours Classified

E: shelly_lasher@ycs.wednet.edu

P: 360.458.6522

Tami Kirkham

Classified/Certificated Admin & Non-Represented
Student Teachers
Classified/Certificated Substitutes
Clock Hours Certificated
VOEs for Employment Records and Experience

E: tami_kirkham@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6185

Ashley Lindsay
Payroll, SEBB Benefits
E: ashley_lindsay@ycs.wednet.edu

P: 360.458.2407

Sabrina Montana
Payroll, Financial VOE & Retirement
E: sabrina_montana@ycs.wednet.edu

P: 360.458.6136

Labor Relations Summary Data

LABOR RELATIONS DETAILS

Labor Groups

Salary/Hourly
Wage ($)

Average
Workday

Negotiated Increase

Minimum

Maximum

Hours

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

YEA - Certified Staff

$61,131

$117,430

7.5

3.7%

IPD

YAEOP - Office Professionals

$23.41

$37.29

7.50%

TBD

YECA - Coaches

YECA - Coaches HS Head

$3,999

$9,106

n/a

Step Only

YECA - Coaches HS Assnt

$4,570

$6,663

n/a

2%-5%

Step Only

YECA - Coaches MS Head

$4,115

$4,764

n/a

2%-5%

Step Only

YECA - Coaches MS Assnt

$3,201

$3,706

n/a

2%-5%

Step Only

PSE by Department

Custodians/Maintenance/Grounds

$24.58

$49.32

2-3%

Paraeducators

$22.85

$33.85

12-16%

Other Support Staff

$21.15

$45.46

2-3%

Food Services

$21.52

$33.31

5.25

2-9%

Technology

$32.90

$64.33

2-12%

Transportation

$21.63

$49.28

6.75

2-20%

Non-Rep

$25.02

$45.98

2-3%

0-3.7%

Certified Administrator

$107,531

$233,376

2-5%

3-5%

Classified Administrator

$71,849

$176,489

2-5%

3-5%

Surrounding Districts	Comparable Districts
The following districts border the district and are considered local competitors for employment	The following districts are comparable in size to our district
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