1.0 FTEposting ID
Washougal School District
Posting for the 202526 School Year
Position Type:Certificated continuing contract
Position Title:1.0 FTEKindergarten Classroom Teacher
Position Location: GauseElementary Schools
Position Posting:0222025
Position Begins:08/25/2025
Salary:$64524 to $121612Based on 202425salary schedule and placement is basedupon education and experience
POSTED: April 29 2025 first review of applicants May 6 2025
5 days per week
184 days/180 student attendance (per District calendar prorated based on remaining days in the school year)
Districtsalary schedule
Internal Posting for WAE members closes at 4:00 p.m. on May 6 2025.
TheWashougal Strategic Planis centered on our commitment to know nurture and challenge all students to rise and includes our six guiding pillars that steer our work and prioritize our decisions and actions:
- Effective Instruction We will invest in attracting retaining and developing excellent teachers and staff. We will provide relevant rigorous and supportive instruction with high expectations for all students.
- Career & College Readiness We will prepare students to contribute to the community they live in whether in skilled trades higher education or professional careers.
- EquityWe will engage in intentional efforts to identify disparities that create opportunity gaps and take action to eliminate the achievement gap. We will develop and strengthen students agency so they are prepared for careers college and life.
- Educational Engagement We will ensure all students are involved in innovative artistic creative vocational and intellectual pursuits so they develop confidence understanding and agency in the classroom and beyond.
- Partnerships to Support Students We will partner to build culturally responsive schools where all children are known supported and connected through positive relationships in a safe environment.
- Stewardship of Resources We will maximize resources to create opportunities for our students through a transparent budget process that aligns with our priorities for student achievement and operations of the district. Every dollar matters.
Purpose
The Washougal School District is committed to attracting developing and retaining a highly qualified workforce that appreciates the diversity of our community and is committed to practices that are responsive to the needs ofallstudents and families. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world who understand that students are our future.
A Washougal School District educator knows nurtures and challengesallstudents with high expectations a love of learning and a focus on helping every student realizetheir full potentialwhile learning at high levels. Effective educators recognize individual students strengths and needs and use multiple strategies to help all students be successful while creating collaborative equitable safe and welcoming communities of learners.
Required Endorsements:OSPI Teaching CertificatewithElementaryEducation endorsement
Essential Functions
A classroom teacher:
- Develops and maintains a safe and effective learning environment;
- Plans and implements an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs;
- Evaluates student performance and progress;
- Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials which are suited to the needs of the students and to the nature of the learning activities program and/or curriculum involved;
- Establishes and implements in a positive and supportive manner clear classroom procedures routines and expectations;
- Provides for the personal and social growth of students;
- Makes referrals for assistance where appropriate;
- Participates in team planning focused on instructional practices and student learning;
- Communicates student progress to parents/guardians;
- Maintains appropriate student records;
- Directs the activities of assigned noncertificated personnel;
- Participates in staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional growth;
- Work cooperatively with a building team in planning supporting and providing instruction and share with other staff the responsibility for supervision of activities and student behavior outside the regular classroom;
- Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students families and district staff maintaining ongoing and open communication;
- Encourage and provide the structure for ongoing meaningful involvement offamiliesand community members in the classroom and school;
- Use technology to provide challenging instruction to students of all learning levels and;
- Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.
Other Functions
- Serves on staff committees as needed.
- Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Qualifications
- Must qualify for a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law.
- Ability to implement classroom management procedures for large and small groups of students providing an environment conducive to learning.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
- Ability to integrate relevant technology for the purpose of student learning across curricular areas.
- Flexibility and adaptability in varied conditions and settings.
- Ability to assess the needs of students and implement effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate instructional materials.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students in a mutually respectful supportive and accessible manner.
- Ability to relate positively to students and adults of varying socioeconomic cultural ethnic backgrounds learning styles and/or disabilities.
- Ability to process information in order to make sound judgments and decisions.
Education:Bachelors degree in job related area
Certificates & Licenses
WA/OSPI Teaching Certificate with an elementary education endorsement(s)
Valid First Aid Certificate
Clearances
WSP/FBI Background Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
TheWashougal School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Washougal School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX/RCW 28A.640: Compliance Officer: Brian Wilde
ADA Compliance Officer: Connor McCroskey
and Section 504 Coordinator:Connor McCroskey
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school districts Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.