5th Grade Teacher; Leave Replacement SY Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 23356: 5th Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)

Job Details

Job : 5829218
Location: Edison, Kennewick, WA
Final date to receive applications: Jul 22, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Position: 5th Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY) — 1.0 FTE NON CON

Job Description

Position #ED23356: 5th Grade Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY) (1.0 FTE NON CON)

Location:

Edison

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Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training is required as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsement in elementary education
Satisfactory evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

Successful teaching experience as documented by evaluations and references.

Willingness to comply with requirement to teach curriculum as implemented at school.

Evidence of success in working well with parents, students, and staff members.

Evidence of success in working with others to develop a cohesive, collaborative, teaming situation.

Recent intermediate classroom teaching experience within the last three years.

Training or demonstrated successful experience in:

PBIS and willingness to follow progressive discipline plan
Journeys Curriculum
Cooperative learning
Use of technology and its integration into instruction, especially computers
Alternative assessment strategies based on rubrics or other standards
Hands-on science instruction using Carolina Biological STC Kit
TPEP evaluation and Danielson Framework
GLAD training

Willingness to or evidence of successfully including students with special needs into the regular classroom.

Evidence of success in working with students below or above grade level and aligning curriculum to Common Core with varied assessment techniques.

Evidence of successful classroom management and positive student/teacher relationships.

Evidence of using data to adjust support for student progress.

Belief that all students can succeed, No Exceptions.

Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities

Meet and instruct the students at the designated location and time.

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within available resources.

Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.

Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; follow safety procedures.

Teach students to maintain high standards of classroom behavior with a written plan aligned to school expectations.

Maintain records as required by law and district policy.

Uphold and enforce school rules and administrative regulations.

Attend and participate in faculty and team meetings.

Teach curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices, hands-on projects, and cooperative group activities; assess progress in multiple ways.

Participate in building-wide programs such as Kids at Hope and PBIS.

Engage in ongoing professional development.

Communicate openly with students, parents, and colleagues about academic and behavioral progress.

Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships.

Attend grade-level data meetings to discuss student progress.

Perform related duties as assigned in accordance with district policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands describe the requirements to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility: Stand and walk for prolonged periods; push/pull 18–26 lbs; sit, kneel, crouch; twist and bend; type and handle objects; reach with hands.
Sense: Effective communication in person and by telephone; vision abilities include close, far, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.
Lifting: Lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 26 lbs occasionally; may need to lift overhead; may move quickly in emergencies.

Work Environment

Standard school environment with possible exposure to outdoor conditions and typical classroom noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the District’s designated representatives:
Civil Rights & Equity:
Dr. Thomas Brillhart;
Section 504/Title IX: BJ Wilson.

Application Procedure

In-district staff must apply online by the closing date. In-building applicants will have eight school days to apply. If qualified, the principal will offer the position; if multiple in-building applicants are qualified, the most senior may be offered the position. Out-of-district applicants must submit online application with a letter of interest, resume, valid credential, and transcripts. All hires are subject to a criminal background check.

Contact

Information

Kennewick School District, 1000 W. 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336

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