2nd Grade Teacher; Leave Replacement SY)(REPOST

23093: 2nd Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)(REPOST)

Job : 5794212

Location: Kennewick Vista Elementary, Kennewick, Washington

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Type: Full-Time

Position #VI23093: 2nd Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)(REPOST)

Prepare students for building, district, and state assessments; develop and deliver instruction based on the school’s adopted curriculum; collaborate with colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate instruction; maintain a safe and productive classroom environment; support individualized learning; assist with school rules and use technology appropriately.

Responsibilities:

Required:

• Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate appropriate for elementary education.
• Successful evaluations (satisfactory).

Preferred:

• Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with individualized learning styles, documented by evaluations and/or references.
• Evidence of maintaining a positive, productive learning climate and relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Recent successful primary teaching experience with culturally diverse children.
• Training and/or experience with the Origo Stepping Stones Series.
• Training and/or experience with the Journeys Reading Series.
• Training and/or experience with Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, and other Direct Instruction supplemental programs.
• Experience working effectively with a range of ability levels using the RTI model.
• Ability to serve as a team member in planning, curriculum development, grade level responsibilities, RTI implementation, and building responsibilities.
• Training and/or experience in using technology as an instructional tool.
• Training and/or experience administering various assessment tools (MAP & DIBELS) with rubrics.
• Experience and/or training with Step Up to Writing.
• Experience and/or training in the Make Your Day discipline program, with willingness to implement it with fidelity.
• Evidence of successful communication with school staff, parents, and students.
• Willingness to actively participate in PLC meetings.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

Stand, walk, and move for prolonged periods; lift or move up to 26 lbs.; use hands to type and handle materials; stand, kneel, crouch, twist, and bend. Work outdoors in temperatures ranging from
-10°F to 100°F+; tolerate wet/humid conditions. Typical noise level is moderate.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The District is certified as a classified ADA employer.

Submit an online application by the deadline. Attach resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and transcripts. All hires are subject to a satisfactory criminal background check. Contact the Human Resources Office for additional information.