Intermediate Grades Classroom Teacher (2025-26 SY)

General Responsibilities

Overview: This position involves providing full-time classroom teaching in an intermediate (4-6) or middle school (7-8) classroom, focusing on establishing a safe and positive learning environment while delivering rigorous and engaging instruction. Salary:
The current salary range is $52,251-$98,484 annually based on education and experience.

Location:
This position will be in located in Skamania, Washington.   

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions: 

1. Establish and clarify acceptable standards for student behavior, demonstrating effective classroom management skills.
2. Monitor students across various educational settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment, addressing social and emotional issues as they arise.
3. Deliver direct instruction to students within a regular classroom setting.
4. Motivate and effectively communicate with students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
5. Incorporate relevant, rigorous, and challenging learning activities into daily lessons. 
6. Differentiate instruction to meet with varying levels of student ability. 
7. Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and IEP/504 meetings.
8. Collaborate with fellow staff members in planning district curriculum and instructional methods, as well as settings goals and objectives.
9. Maintain a cooperative attitude while working with leadership, colleagues, parents, and students.
10. Actively participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process.

Other Functions: 
       1. Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit.   

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BA/BS or higher degree with a major in one of the following areas: Elementary Education, Reading (ELA), Mathematics, Science, or Curriculum.
2. Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington State Teaching License, Emergency Substitute, or Conditional Teaching License. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Hold and maintain an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington.
2. Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects, and State Instructional Standards.

 

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Regular attendance during scheduled work hours. 

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI. 

Skamania School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $52,251 - $98,484