Reports To: Superintendent/Principal Length of Assignment: 183 days

Starting date 8/25/25 for three in-service days with school beginning 9/2/25.

Full benefit package of medical/dental/vision and DRS retirement.

The following documents need to be uploaded to your completed application:

Resume
Cover letter
3 letters of recommendation
3 references
Copy of WA state teaching certificate

Primary purpose: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students and parents; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for K-8 grade level elementary education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; creatively deliver quality instruction that authentically engages all students; actively communicates and collaborates with all staff.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to students in a classroom using the Common Core Standards, and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs students in citizenship and community involvement.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences, phone calls, email and other means to discuss students’ progress.
Creates an effective environment for learning.
Maintains professional competence.
Participates cooperatively with the superintendent/principal in the evaluation of performance as measured by the state’s criteria and CEL 5D instructional framework.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides: maintains required inventory records.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as field trips, assemblies, etc.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
Works collaboratively with other staff and supports the District’s School Improvement Plan and District Strategic Plan.
Participates in weekly faculty meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree of related subject from an accredited college/university.
Valid Washington state K-8 Elementary Education teaching certificate.

Boistfort Elementary Teacher