5th Grade Teacher

West Valley School District #363 • Spokane Valley, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a 5th Grade Teacher at Seth Woodard Elementary. The role is a full-time, continuing contract position for the 2026-2027 school year. The salary will be determined by the WVEA Salary Schedule based on education and experience, prorated for partial FTE positions. Compensation and benefits are as outlined in the WVEA CBA. The pay is annualized over 12 months. This is an Exempt, UNION/CONTRACT WVEA position.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate subject matter endorsement.
• Demonstrate value and respect for all students, staff, and families, including typically underserved students.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in working with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Experience relating positively with diverse populations of students, families, and staff, including various abilities and disabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with students, staff, administrators, and parents/guardians.
• Experience with integrating technology into learning, planning, teaching, and record-keeping.
• Experience effectively collaborating with colleagues to fulfill common departmental/program goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in the grade level and curriculum.
• Knowledge of the PLC process and experience working in a PLC community.
• Experience teaching the CKLA curriculum for ELA to primary grade levels.
• Experience teaching I ready or similar online learning platforms.
• For SPICE positions, experience working in a parent Co-op Model.

Responsibilities

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by providing clear learning goals and scales, celebrating success, and understanding student interests and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate value and respect for all students, staff, and families, including typically underserved students.
• Use effective teaching practices that allow students to effectively interact with new knowledge, practice, deepen knowledge, and engage in cognitively complex tasks.
• Use effective teaching practices, including asking questions of students, probing incorrect student responses, noticing when students are not engaged, and implementing effective re-engagement strategies.
• Use effective teaching practices by helping students use and apply academic vocabulary and evaluate the effectiveness of individual lessons and units.
• Recognize individual students' learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs by using effective scaffolding of information with a lesson and planning and preparing for the needs of all students.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum using established content standards, approved curricular resources, and educational technology.
• Foster a safe, positive learning environment by creating a welcoming classroom space, organizing the physical layout of the classroom, and establishing classroom rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Manage a safe, positive learning environment by demonstrating with-it-ness, acknowledging adherence to rules and procedures, applying consequences for lack of adherence, and displaying objectivity and control.
• Use multiple data elements to track student progress and modify instruction to improve student learning by designing instruction informed by ongoing formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through positive interactions.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practices and student learning by seeking mentorship for areas of need or interest, promoting positive interactions with colleagues, participating in district initiatives, and monitoring progress relative to the professional growth and development plan.
• Encourage students to think independently, problem-solve, and express original ideas.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate student academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Requisition books, instructional materials, tools, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day as required.
• Maintain professional competence through active participation in education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administer or monitor standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing programs.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a district level.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental disability insurance
• State retirement plan
• Sick leave
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level