Debate Advisor

Debate Advisor (2026-2027)
Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaches and Advisors

Date Posted: 4/3/2026

Location: Glacier Peak High School

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Principal, is responsible for facilitating the organization and implementation of the Debate Team. Specific responsibilities for this position are described in the attached job description.

Special Duties/Responsibilities
The Debate Advisor will lead and supervise the high school debate team, fostering student growth in critical thinking, research, communication and public speaking. The advisor will organize and conduct practices, prepare students for competition, and accompany the team to tournaments.

Meetings: one after-school meeting (2:30 p.m.) per week during debate season (Sept. - March) for grades 9-12

Weekend tournaments: 5 per year (Fridays 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

National Qualifier tournament: late February or early March (usually in Redmond)

State Tournament: mid-March (usually in Tacoma)

Stipend
$4,844

Qualifications

Ability to mentor, motivate and support students with varying levels of experience

Valid teaching certificate strongly preferred

If appropriate, must have or obtain Authorization to Transport Students, including current First Aid CPR certification

Application Procedure
Apply at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs . Only applications submitted through the Snohomish School District's application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process to be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A complete application must include references. Submit additional supporting information if desired. Upload attachments as a PDF.

Pre-Employment Screening
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background checks and approval by the Snohomish School Board.

EEO Statement
The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Contact
Email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu
Phone: 360-563-7233

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