5th Grade Teacher; Long-Term Substitute

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5th Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Date Available:
  
  11/30/2026

The La Center School District is seeking an innovative, dynamic 5th Grade long-term substitute teacher to fulfill our mission by serving students at La Center Elementary School. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current trends in education including curriculum and instructional practices, subject matter content, and the effective use of data to modify instruction and improve student learning.

Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a long-term substitute position November 30, 2026 - April 27, 2027, based on the return of the incumbent. Dates are subject to change based on the needs of the district.
• The successful candidate must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and implement a program of study to follow state and district standards that meet the individual needs and abilities of students by providing effective differentiated instruction using research-based practices
• Annually establish student growth goals and develop strategies to ensure student growth
• Implement instructional methods and materials that are identified best practices for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success, including the use of technology
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of student outcomes
• Collaborate with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to meet the needs of students in all curriculum areas
• Educate special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff
• Create a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students
• Collaborate with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive approaches for improving student behavior
• Fulfill district, state and federal testing requirements
• Provide positive support and guidance to a diverse population
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Assess students' academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Advise families of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals
• Maintain accurate, complete, confidential and timely records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations including attendance, IEP information, progress reports, cumulative records, and classroom inventory
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Collaborate as a team to establish patterns of support with potential non-certificated personnel
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty…