Fourth Grade Teacher

Position Type:

Certificated/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:

6/18/2026

Location:

Rose Valley Elementary

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER - Fourth Grade

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Salary:
Per KEA Salary Schedule

Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE

Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

We are excited to announce that the Kelso School District anticipates hiring exceptional team members to expand our elementary team. Kelso School District classroom teachers are instructional designers. They design and create lessons for the various phases of learning throughout the elementary grade program and sustain a high-energy, positive classroom environment favorable to academic achievement and personal growth. Our teachers establish positive rapport with students and their families and strive to motivate students to develop their skills, attitudes, and knowledge to foster the necessary foundation for lifelong learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Professional Preparation:

Has a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching and commitment to education as a profession

Demonstrates a knowledge of theory and content with depth & breadth appropriate to the elementary level

Demonstrates an awareness of personal limitations and strengths, and demonstrates continued professional growth

Conducts self in a professional manner

Instruction of Students:

Enthusiasm for, and enjoyment in, working with students

Designs, conducts and assesses an instructional experience

Demonstrates understanding and is committed to each student's learning, taking into account each individual student's unique background and experiences

Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of instructional strategies aimed at meeting individual student needs, and utilizing appropriate and available resources, including technology

Lessons are differentiated and foster high levels of student engagement

Reports student progress to parents regularly

Maintains student records, including attendance, cumulative records, and classroom inventory

Undertakes with the timely submission of IEPs, progress reports, etc.

Classroom Environment:

Organizes and maintains the physical and human elements in the educational setting

Maintains order in the educational setting

Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior

Monitors conditions to ensure the health and safety of students

Enforces the rules and regulations of the school district

Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population

Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail, computers, document readers, and smart boards

Team Building:

Participates as a team member with responsibility for the education of a group of students

Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's) in all curriculum areas

Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff

Participates in child guidance discussions to provide appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student

Participates in team and individual instructional planning, including writing daily lesson plans

School Participation:

Collaborates to create, implement and assess the school improvement cycle or process

Performs assigned out-of-classroom supervision and other duties

Participates in staff meetings, planning events, and grade level/department meetings

Participates in total building program, including assemblies, contests, and other student activities

Works cooperatively with all building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate for elementary grades.

Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment

Must have regular, consistent attendance

Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the designated grade level preferred, and a…