Dual Language 5th Grade Classroom Teacher @ FWE

Dual Language 5th Grade Classroom Teacher @ FWE #1654

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Re-Posted:
May 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026

Location:

Frank Wagner Elementary, th Ave SE, Monroe, Washington 98272

Shift time: 8:25 AM - 3:55 PM

Days per year: 185

FTE: 1.0

Position Summary:

The classroom teacher, under the direction of the Building Principal, will create a program and class environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.

The teacher will document student progress, activities, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities.

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with required endorsement in the area of assignment
• Dual Language in English and Spanish
• Pass the ACTFL writing and oral proficiency test and the State Test in designated world language (world language endorsement) or WEST-E in bilingual education (bilingual education endorsement)
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred
• Other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate
• Current valid CPR and First Aid may be required for the specific assignment

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I‑9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

• Principles, goals, and objectives of public education
• Curriculum and other developmental programs

• Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse, etc.
• Abides by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

The list of position responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement
  • Establish a culture for learning
  • Communicate with students
  • Engage students in learning
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques
  • Reflect on teaching
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of students
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
  • Establish student growth goals
  • Achieve student growth goals
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
  • Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Set instructional outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
  • Design coherent instruction
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
  • Create an environment of respect and rapport
  • Manage classroom procedures
  • Manage student behavior
  • Organize physical space
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
  • Design student assessments
  • Use assessment in instruction
  • Maintain accurate records
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community
  • Communicate with families
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
  • Participate in a professional community
  • Grow and develop professionally
  • Show professionalism

This is a sedentary position with light work that involves sitting a portion of the time but does require walking and standing for extended periods. The position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception; handling and working with educational and psychological materials; and providing highly technical oral and written information and reports. The job is performed mostly indoors and subjects to minimal temperature variations;

a portion of the day will be time spent outdoors and is subject to various changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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