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Position #CW22360:5th Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 25/26 SY)
Posting Dates: 06/04/2025-06/13/2025
Location:Cottonwood
For information on salary and benefits offered please visit Required:
1. Valid Washington State teachers certificate with endorsementis elementary education
evaluations
Qualifications Preferred:
of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
of maintaining a positive productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
of recent successful primary teaching experience with culturally diverse children documented by evaluations and/or references from former colleagues and supervisors.
and/or experience in the use of theOrigo Stepping Stones Series.
and/or experience in the use of the Journeys Reading Series.
and experience in the use of Reading Mastery Corrective Reading and other Direct Instruction supplemental programs.
working effectively with a broad range of ability levels using RTI model and expectations.
ability to work as a team member in planning curriculum development grade level responsibilities RTI implementation and building responsibilities.
and/or experience in utilizing technology as instructional tool.
10. Training and/or experience in administering various types of assessment tools MAP &DIBELS performance assessments using a rubric etc.
and/or training with Step Up to Writing.
12. Experience and/or training in Make Your Daydiscipline program and willingness to implement it with fidelity.
13. Evidence of successful communication with school staff parents and students.
14. Willingness to actively participate in PLC meetings.
15. Punctual and consistent attendance.
Job Description:
1. Work specifically to prepare students for Building and District and State assessments.
2. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
3. Provide an effective program of instruction in accordance with the schools adopted curriculum materials by teaching each program with fidelity.
a team player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others.
and maintain open lines of communication with students parents colleagues and supervisors.
all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and the facilities.
in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.
and participate in faculty in-service trainings and meetings.
10. Be flexible in schedule changes to accommodate other staff and community faculty usage.
11. Take responsibility for maintaining good classroom management.
12. Work collaboratively with paraeducators and other teachers to devise appropriate instruction for all students.
13. Other duties as required.
**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time push or pull 18-26 lbs. sit kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Application Procedure: In-District staffmust complete an internal online application by10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date.In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight-day period the position will be offered to the qualified most senior in-district applicant if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.
Out-of-District applicantsmust complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest resume valid Washington state teaching credential and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on 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 use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - ()
Section 504Title IX: BJ Wilson - ()
Kennewick School District
1000 W. 4thAve.
Kennewick WA 99336
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:
Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources
Certificated/ Classified ADA
Full-Time