Transition to Kindergarten​/Kindergarten; TTK​/K Classroom Teacher SY

Position: Transition to Kindergarten / Kindergarten (TTK/K) Classroom Teacher 26-27 SY
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Skamania SD
Job Type: School District Position
Job Number:
Department: SKAMANIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opening Date: 05/21/2026

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General Responsibilities
This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Skamania School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, Rae Lynn Forcella at

General Responsibilities:

This position involves providing full-time classroom teaching in a combined Transition to Kindergarten and Kindergarten (TTK/K) classroom, focusing on establishing a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment while delivering rigorous, developmentally appropriate, and engaging foundational instruction.

Salary:
The full salary range is $58,929.00 - $.

Assignment:
This is a 1.0 FTE.
Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

Establish and clarify acceptable standards for student behavior, demonstrating effective early childhood classroom management skills.

Monitor students across various educational and play settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment, addressing social, emotional, and developmental issues as they arise.

Deliver direct instruction and play-based learning opportunities to students within a regular classroom setting.

Motivate and effectively communicate with students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, recognizing varying stages of early childhood development.

Incorporate relevant, rigorous, and challenging learning activities into daily lessons that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Differentiate instruction to meet the varying levels of student readiness and ability across both the TTK and Kindergarten spectrums.

Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and IEP/504 meetings.

Collaborate with fellow staff members in planning district curriculum and instructional methods, as well as setting goals and objectives tailored to early learners.

Maintain a cooperative attitude while working with leadership, colleagues, parents, and students.

Actively participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to support early intervention.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold and maintain an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington.

Knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood teaching methods, state early learning guidelines, Kindergarten Washington State Learning Standards, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/

Physical Requirements:

Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.

Employment Requirements - SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.

Skamania School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer:
  Melissa Kreuder, ,
• Title IX Compliance Officer:
  Wendy Niehaus, ,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer:
  Jeffrey Niess, ,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at .
For additional Benefit information, please contact the .
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Do you have knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood teaching methods, state early learning guidelines, Kindergarten Washington State Learning Standards, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No

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Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

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Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or…