Wahluke School District #73
Job Posting/Description

                                                         

Available to Begin 2026-2027 School Year

 

                                                                      

Position:                                3rd Grade Classroom Teacher, Saddle Mt. Elementary                          

Reports To:                            Building Principal

Representative                      Union representation available by the Wahluke Education Association

Group: 

Classification:                        Certificated Position; FLSA Exempt

 

Salary:                                    Wahluke Certificated Salary Schedule

 

Benefits:                           Benefits offered by SEBB(School Employee Benefit Board): Medical, Dental, Vision,  Basic life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.  Retirement administered by Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave

 

Terms of Employment:          As per Wahluke Education Association Agreement work schedule. Wahluke Certified staff also receive a 5.5% Professional Learning Activity Stipend; Eight additional compensated work days; Professional Developement Funds; Longevity Stipends beginning in fifth year of teaching. 

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of learning experiences for students in cooperation with other staff members. Responsible for the learning experience for students; demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, demonstrates competency in instructional skills; informs student of their progress; handles discipline and attendance problems; evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation. Perform all assigned duties and responsibilities consistent with state regulations, district policies and procedures and building practices. 

  

Major Responsibilities:This list of major responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Implement state essential learning and district standards


• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and competency in instructional practices


• Implement district curriculum, effectively implement district initiatives.


• Informs students of their progress in terms of objectives set for the lesson or study course, handles student discipline and attendance problems.


• Interacts positively with students, professional associates, parents and patrons of the school district


• Participates in staff development activities


• Performs job related, non-teaching duties


• Monitors student activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment and adhering to education code, district, and/or school policies.


• Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that supports high achievement in students.


• Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students, provides a classroom climate that is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency ensuring that every child has an equitable opportunity for success.


• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.


• Participates as a team member in planning curriculum, instruction and procedures


• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.


• If so assigned directs instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.


• Ability to analyze student data to inform instruction.


• Attend/supervise student field trips.


• Participate in curriculum review and design.


• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.


• Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.


• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.


• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.


• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ELL, Reading, Special Education, SEL).


• Willingness and ability to attend trainings, including travel.  Maybe outside the school year calendar, may include overnight.


• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.


• Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning.


• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.


• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.


• Serve on committees as assigned.


• Maintain professional student boundaries.


• May provide and manage distance learning if necessary.


• Remain current on instructional practices in education.  (e.g. instructional technology)

 

 Qualifications:

• Valid Washington Teaching Certificate, K-8/Elementary Education endorsement required. ELL endorsement preferred.


• Successful experience implementing G.L.A.D. and/or SIOP instructional strategies preferred; training helpful. 


• Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish helpful.


• Understanding of Whole Brain teaching  strategies and successful incorporation into instructional delivery preferred.


• Understanding/Knowledge of 5D CEL Instructional Frameworks and ability to incorporate dimensions in daily teaching practices.  


• Knowledge of/training in Safe & Civil Schools, PBIS and /or Character Strong  programs preferred.


• Technology proficient or ability to gain proficiency to integrate technology into the instructional delivery and for communication and reporting purposes.


• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate student performance.


• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum standards, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.


• Successful experience or ability to obtain proficiency in distance learning applications and management techniques.


• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior.


• Able to work in a calm, efficient safe manner.


• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs frequenty, and 50 lbs occasionally with assistance.


• Able and expected to attend work as scheduled.


• Able to model appropriate professional behavior.


• Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment, and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student and district records required. 

 

 Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of consistently to move objects.

 

The Wahluke School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all programs and services. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance/complaint procedures may be directed to the school district’s Civil Rights Coordinator at [email protected]; Title IX Director at [email protected] or (509)932-4477;  Section 504/ADA Coordinator, at [email protected] or (509)932-4565 or by mail at 411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA 99349.

 

Wahluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer