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

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 Kiersten Slevin at: 360.458.6185 or kiersten_slevin@ycs.wednet.edu before completing this application.

Classified

Classified Substitute Applications

Coaching

Non-Represented

Student Teacher & Internship Requests

Student Observation and Student Teacher Request

Field Placement Coordinators contact Kiersten Slevin at Kiersten_Slevin@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 - $238,044
Wage Increases	2022-23: 2-5% 2023-24: 3-5% 2024-25: 0% (5-10 Furlough Days) 2025-26: 2.5%-3.5%
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	$74,364-$180,901
Wage Increases	2022-23: 2% - 5% 2023-24: 3% - 5% 2024-25: 0% ( 5-10 Furlough Days) 2025-26: 2.5%-3.5%
Regular Workdays	260 days
Paid Leave	2 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	25-33 vacation days
Work Calendars	260 Days
Salary Schedule	Based on Policy 5310

Non-Represented Staff

Summary Data
Contract	Based on Policy 5310
Wage Range	$33.16-$47.12
Wage Increases:	2022 -23: 0% - 3% 2023-24: 0% - 3.7% 2024-25: 0% 2025-26: 2.5%
Regular Work Days:	260 days
Paid Leave	2 personal leave days/12 sick leave days
Paid Vacation	10 - 25 Vacation Days
Salary Schedule	Based on Policy 5310

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 2025-26		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	$25.19 - $40.14
Wage Increases	2023-24: 7.5% 2024-25: 5.0% 2025-26: IPD
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 for Reclassifications
Work Calendars 2024/25	190 Days 201 Days 206 Days 211 day s 216 Days 221 Days 226 Days 260 Days
Work Calendars 2025/26	190 days 201 days 206 days 211 days 216 days 221 days 226 days 260 days
Salary Schedule	YAEOP Salary Schedule 2025-26 YAEOP Salary Schedule 2024-25

Yelm Education Association (YEA - Certificated)

Summary Data
Contract Years	2024 - 2027
Salary Range	$62,659-$120,365
Wage Increases	2021-22: 3% 2022-23: 5% 2023-24: 10% 2024-25: 3.7% 2025-26: 2.5%
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 Achievement Reports LOA WA Kids Salary Agreement Double Levy Failure Article XIII Section J MOU Employee Placement MOU Safe Working Conditions
Work Calendars	YEA Calendar w/August Days 25-26
Salary Schedule	Salary Schedule w/Tri 2025/26

Yelm Extra Curricular Association (YECA)

Summary Data
Contract Years	2025-2027
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 2025-26: Step Only

Summary Data

Contract Years

2025-2027

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
2025-26: 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
Clock Hours Certificated
E: kari_polzin@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6118

Tami Kirkham

Classified Positions
Clock Hours Classified
E: tami_kirkham@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6522

Kiersten Slevin

Classified/Certificated Admin & Non-Represented
Student Teachers
Classified/Certificated Substitutes
E: kiersten_slevin@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

$62,659

$120,365

7.5

2024/25
3.7%

2025/26
2.5%

IPD

YAEOP - Office Professionals

$25.19

$40.14

2023/24
7.50%

2024/25
5%

2025/26
IPD

YECA - Coaches

YECA - Coaches HS Head

$3,999

$9,106

n/a

2023/24
3%

2024/25
Step Only

2025/26
Step Only

YECA - Coaches HS Assnt

$4,570

$6,663

n/a

Step Only

YECA - Coaches MS Head

$4,115

$4,764

n/a

Step Only

YECA - Coaches MS Assistant

$3,201

$3,706

n/a

Step Only

PSE by Department

Custodians/Maintenance/Grounds

$24.58

$49.32

2-3%

2024/25
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

$33.16

$47.12

2023/24
0-3.7%

2024/25
0%

2025/26
2.5%

Certified Administrator

$107,531

$238,044

3-5%

2.5-3.5%

Classified Administrator

$74,364

$180,901

3-5%

2.5-3.5%

Surrounding Districts
The following districts border the district and are considered local competitors for employment
Bethel School District Clover Park School District Eatonville School District Franklin Pierce School District North Thurston Public Schools Olympia School District Rainier School District Tenino School District Tumwater School District University Place School District