Teacher - Elementary Science Content Specialist @ Multiple Locations, 1.0 Fte, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Various Locations - Spokane, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies. This is a continuing, full-time position (1.0 FTE) with an anticipated start date of August 18, 2026.

Requirements

• Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
• If possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement.
• Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
• Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.
• Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
• Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)
• Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.
• Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner.
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.
• Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process.
• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with a K-8 Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences.
• Be able to effectively teach students of varying abilities.
• Be able to maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.
• Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
• Prepare and maintain long-range and weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Work as an effective member of the department to evaluate and improve the program.
• Communicate and interpret school programs to patrons.
• Communicate student progress to parents.
• Be familiar with state essential leanings, district targets, qualifying standards, testing, etc.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule.
• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
• Vision and Dental plan options.
• Standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Supplemental Life and AD&D.
• Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan (lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan).
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED