23520: 1st Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE CON)

Kennewick•Richland, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE CON (Contract) position for a 1st Grade Teacher at Amon Creek Elementary. The posting dates are from 08/21/2026 to 09/02/2026. Salary and benefits information can be found at www.ksd.org/jobs. Completion of Safe Schools web-based training is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsement in elementary education
Satisfactory evaluations
Completion of Safe Schools web based training is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience as documented by evaluations and references.
Willingness to comply with requirement to teach curriculum as implemented at school.
Evidence of success in working well with parents, students, and staff members.
Evidence of success in working with others to develop a cohesive, collaborative, teaming situation.
Recent intermediate classroom teaching experience within the last three years.
Training or demonstrated successful experience in: MTSS and willingness to follow progressive discipline plan.
Clear Math and CKLA Curriculum
Cooperative learning and PLC's
Use of technology and its integration into instruction, especially computers
Alternative assessment strategies based on rubrics or other standards
Hands-on science instruction using Carolina Biological STC Kit
TPEP evaluation and Danielson Framework
GLAD training
Willingness to or evidence of successfully including students with special needs into the regular classroom.
Evidence of success in working with students who are below grade level (strategies used in the classroom may be submitted) as well as those who are above grade level.
Evidence of successfully aligning curriculum to Common Core and using a variety of assessment techniques to monitor student progress and drive instructional decisions.
Evidence of successfully helping students reach district and state performance standards.
Evidence of successful classroom management and student/teacher relationships.
Evidence of successful experience using data to adjust support student progress.
Making decisions based on what's best for kids.
Punctual and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct the students in the location at the time designated.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request from the immediate supervisor.
Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Teach students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior (develop a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations).
Maintain records as required by law, District policy and administrative guidelines.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations.
Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings.
Teach curriculum as implemented by the school using developmentally-appropriate practices, hands-on projects, cooperative group activities and assess progress in a variety of ways.
Participate in building-wide programs including: MTSS, study and social skills.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students.
Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
Attend grade level data meetings to discuss student progress.
Perform related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with District policies and practices.