Long Term Substitute - Classroom Teacher; sy @ CLE

2026-27 SY Long Term Substitute - Classroom Teacher @ CLE #1669

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Chain Lake Elementary

Anticipated start date: 9/1/2026 - 1/8/2027

Days per year: 76

FTE: 0.4166

Shift time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Position Info: Current District Employees must apply within 5 days of the position posting date or the position will remain open until filled.

Job Info: This is a long‑term leave replacement position starting on September 1, 2026 through January 8, 2027. Salary listed is based on the 2025‑26 salary schedule and will be updated upon board approval of the 2026‑27 salary schedule. Screening of applications will begin on June 23, 2026.

Benefits:

• Sick, personal, bereavement leave
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stipends based on position per CBA
• Enrichment Stipend $1,968 - $4,062
• Optional:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Optional:
  Deferred compensation
• Optional:
  Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Optional:
  Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Optional:
  Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Optional:
  Dependent care assistance program

Title: Classroom Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Summary: The classroom teacher, under the direction of the Building Principal, will create a program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum; motivate 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with required endorsement in area of assignment
• 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

Special Requirements

• 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)

Knowledge

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

Skills and Abilities

• Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices
• Adhere to federal, 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

Position Responsibilities

• 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 developing 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…