Intermediate Grades Classroom Teacher (2025-26 SY)

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General Responsibilities

This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Skamania School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Specialist, RaeLynn Forcella at raelynn.forcella@esd112.org

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.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

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

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Hold and maintain an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington.
• 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:

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.

Employment Requirements:

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

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, wendy.niehaus@esd112.org
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, jeffrey.niess@esd112.org

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.