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

Wishram School District will have an opening for an Elementary Teacher (4th/5th multi-grade classroom) for the 2025-2026 school year. 

• Letter of Application indicating interest
• Completed application
• Current resume
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Copy of current Washington State Teaching Certificate

Salary: $55,346-$104,319 Base Salary + 9 additional days available above Base Salary. For additional Information regarding salary and benefits, contact Business Manager Sarah Hathaway at 509-767-6090.

Essential Functions (to include but not limited to:

1. Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning. 
2. Provides an active and engaged learning environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible. 
3. Gathers student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools, etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs.
4. Maintains up to date  gradebooks.
5. Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions. 
6. Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students through frequent communication and collaboration between the school and students’ families. 
7. Provides appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development for students.
8. Plans and provides group and individual instruction for students as appropriate for grade levels.
9. Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction as appropriate by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning. 
10. Helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions. 
11. Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration. 
12. Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progress. 
13. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by district policy and state law.
14. Supporting school-wide instructional initiatives.

1. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field.
2. Must hold valid Washington Residency Teacher Certificate or qualify for Conditional or Transitional Teacher Certificate.

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
2. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
4. Must report to work on a regular and punctual basis. 
5. Must be committed to collaborating with students, staff, and community in an innovative elementary environment.
6. Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program. 
7. Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology in order to facilitate individualized differentiated learning. 
8. Meet professional teacher education requirements of the district and Washington state. Remain current with Washington State Student Standards and other instructional requirements.

1. Experience in project based learning.
2. Experience in multiage teaching.
3. Experience working effectively with diverse student populations. 

Working Conditions:

1. Be available to work the duration of the school year.
2. Be available before and after the school year for planning and reporting.
3. Deal with a wide range of student achievement, aptitude and behavior.
4. Remain flexible and positive as you seek to meet student needs.
5. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
6. Prioritize competing demands. 
7. Model appropriate behavior for student safety and conduct.
8. Modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employee is responsible for cost of background check. 

Wishram School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer