Teacher - Ela Coach @ Whitman Elementary School,Fte,Cont Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TEACHER - ELA COACH @ WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

Position Overview

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.

FTE: 1.0
CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

2026–27 SCHOOL YEAR
Benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

Position Requirement

This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a K‑8 Endorsement. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) can provide additional endorsement requirement information through its site.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Current salary and stipend information can be reviewed at the district’s salary schedule.

Plan and assist staff to implement a differentiated program of English Language Arts and research‑based practices in elementary classrooms that will improve the performance and success of Title I students.

Work with staff members to implement an effective differentiated English Language Arts program for students.

Work with small groups of students in order to inform your work with classroom teachers.

Serve as a consultant to Title I and the basic education staff members by modeling/demonstrating effective instructional practices, demonstrating appropriate classroom strategies, and providing timely feedback information.

Serve as a peer coach with classroom teachers as they move from teacher‑directed instruction to more student‑centered learning that incorporates the elements of active learning.

Assist in training teachers to make individual assessments of student needs; plan and implement effective lessons that are differentiated to meet student needs; assess and measure student progress.

Involve parents/guardians of children in their educational program to promote a continuing home/school partnership.

Provide ongoing training to staff for differentiated practices and student‑centered classrooms, including reading and writing processes and data‑driven discussion.

Collaborate with building principals to support Title I students and programs.

Coordinate student programs with basic education and Title I staff to provide successful and inclusive programs that follow state and federal rules and regulations.

Maintain required student and program documentation.

Attend Title I in‑service meetings, professional development, and facilitate in‑building team meetings.

Adjust workday as necessary to provide in‑service.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations. If possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement.

Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.

Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self‑discipline.

Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.

Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.

Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.

Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.

Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.

Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment…

Teacher - Ela Coach @ Whitman Elementary School, Fte, Cont