Fourth Grade Teacher Summitview Elementary

West Valley School District • Yakima, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208 is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher for Summitview Elementary for the 2026-2027 School Year. The ideal candidate must meet federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements, including holding at least a bachelor's degree, a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, and demonstrating subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned. The role involves working in partnership with colleagues, communicating with students, parents, and staff, and cooperating with administrators. The daily work is performed in a classroom setting and may involve various physical demands and working conditions.

Requirements

• Must meet the federal Highly Qualified Teaching requirements: Has earned at least a bachelor's degree, Holds a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge and teaching skill in each core academic subject assigned to teach.
• Valid Washington state teaching certificate.
• Experience with Houghton-Mifflin Journeys reading curriculum.
• Knowledge of Washington state grade level expectation for reading, math, science, and writing.
• Knowledge and experience using data from SBAC, iReady math and reading, and other reading and math assessments for the purpose of planning instruction.
• Experience using reading and math data for planning differentiated instructions for all students (below grade level, at grade level and above grade level).
• Experience using the writing process- Six Traits plus 1.
• Knowledge, experience and strategies in SBAC in reading and math as well as the common core requirements for the preparation of the assessment standards.
• Knowledge of how to use data from the SBAC interim reading and math assessments.
• Technology foundation for use in the classroom as a tool of instruction and intervention.
• Ability to incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice.
• Experience with the SBAC including diagnostic of the data results and preparation for assessment components.
• Proven ability to handle student discipline issues and willingness to brainstorm solutions to discipline concerns with the building principal, counselor and parents.
• Proven ability to motivate and effectively instruct students of varying abilities.
• Proven ability to plan and implement dynamic, interactive, hands-on student activities that promote inquiry-based, constructivist learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive and productive learning climate within the classroom.
• Demonstrate commitment to success for all students and willing to extend learning time.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive line of communication with parents/guardians regarding concerns and achievements.
• Be a contributing member of the staff, attend staff meetings, willing to take on extra assignments and help brainstorm solutions to concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience and strategies in CIA Read Side by Side novel techniques and project-based learning strategies.
• Recent LASER science training/knowledge and NGSS and STEM teaching strategies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement dynamic, interactive, hands-on student activities that promote inquiry-based, constructivist learning.
• Use data from SBAC, iReady math and reading, and other assessments for planning instruction.
• Plan differentiated instructions for all students (below grade level, at grade level and above grade level) using reading and math data.
• Incorporate technology into a variety of lessons encouraging innovative thinking and practice.
• Handle student discipline issues and brainstorm solutions with the building principal, counselor, and parents.
• Work in partnership with both large and small groups of teachers and other professional staff.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff.
• Team up with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons, analyze student data, and maintain a focus on continuous improvement.
• Cooperate with the building administrator in the observation and evaluation process.
• Provide appropriate lesson plans and activity supervision when working with instructional paraprofessionals.
• Be a contributing member of the staff, attend staff meetings, and be willing to take on extra assignments and help brainstorm solutions to concerns.
• Extend learning time to ensure success for all students.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Vacation (260-day employees only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

What This Job Offers

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