Teacher - 5th Grade @ Midway Elementary

Teacher – 5th Grade @ Midway Elementary

Moses Lake School District #161, Midway Elementary – Moses Lake, Washington

Job : 5811803

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

5TH GRADE TEACHER ATMIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salary & Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and a positive, inclusive learning environment for students. This position requires the planning and delivery of standards-based lessons that support the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of all students. The teacher will use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners, monitor and assess student progress, and maintain clear communication with families and staff.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of child development, a commitment to continuous professional growth, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. This position plays a critical role in fostering a safe and respectful classroom culture that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or post-graduate work in Elementary Education. Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in Elementary Education (K‑8)
• Demonstrated understanding of research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
• Recent successful experience working with educators in demonstrating and modeling effective instructional strategies and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies for addressing these needs.
• Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.
• Evidence/demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Centering instruction on high expectation for student achievement by:

• Communicating expectations verbally and in writing for learning and achievement.
• Consistently conveying rigorous expectations to students and parents.
• Demonstrating how results impact daily instruction.
• Conducting learning activities that are aligned to lesson objectives and priority standards.

Demonstrates effective teaching practices by:

• Effectively utilizing research based instructional practices.
• Aligning instructional behaviors with best practices of the learning process.
• Remaining current in content related pedagogy.
• Structuring and pacing to the appropriate level of the learners.
• Utilizing questioning that requires higher level thinking skills.
• Clearly articulating directions and teaching necessary procedures in order for students to be successful.
• Effectively modify curriculum and differentiate instructional practices to support student learning.

Recognizes individual student learning needs and develops strategies to address those needs by:

• Knowing and utilizing intervention strategies under the appropriate conditions.
• Differentiating the learning activities to address the developmental characteristics of his/her students.
• Demonstrating a persistent attitude that all students can learn.
• Communicating the individual needs of students.
• Communicating clear learning targets.
• Providing a student friendly lesson and unit structure.
• Ensuring instructional materials and resources are aligned and appropriate for the learning target.
• Activating prior knowledge to support learning.
• Identifying the critical content to be taught within the time allotted.

Fosters and manages a safe, positive learning environment by:

• Establishing positive relationships with all students.
• Consistently monitoring student behavior and rewarding and…