Elementary 5th Grade Classroom Teacher; Internal

035-2026:
Elementary 5th Grade Classroom Teacher (Internal Only)

Washougal School District, Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School - Washougal, Washington

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

1.0 FTE - 035-2026 posting

Washougal School District

Posting for the 2026-27 School Year

Position Type: Certificated, continuing contract after required provisional status

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Elementary 5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Position Location: Cape Horn-Skye Elementary

Position Posting: 035-2026

Position Begins: 08/24/2026

Salary: $66,137 to $124,653 (Based on 2025-26 salary schedule, placement based upon education & experience)

Internal Posting for WAE members closes at 4:00 p.m. on Jun 22, 2026.

At Washougal School District, we are guided by our  Strategic Plan to grow, enrich, and inspire the future. Our mission is to work together to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who positively impact our community. We are seeking highly qualified educators and staff who value inclusive classrooms and are responsive to the needs of all students and families. We celebrate the diversity of our community and invite candidates from all backgrounds to join us in this work.

OSPI/WA State Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education endorsement

A classroom teacher:

• Develops and maintains a safe and effective learning environment;
• Plans and implements an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs;
• Evaluates student performance and progress;
• Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the needs of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved;
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, clear classroom procedures, routines and expectations;
• Provides for the personal and social growth of students;
• Makes referrals for assistance where appropriate;
• Participates in team planning focused on instructional practices and student learning;
• Communicates student progress to parents/guardians;
• Maintains appropriate student records;
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel;
• Participates in staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional growth;
• Works cooperatively with a building team in planning, supporting and providing instruction, and shares with other staff the responsibility for supervision of activities and student behavior outside the regular classroom;
• Demonstrates positive relationship skills with students, families and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication;
• Encourages and provides the structure for ongoing, meaningful involvement of families and community members in the classroom and school;
• Uses technology to provide challenging instruction to students of all learning levels;
• Possesses knowledge of and adheres to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.

• Serves on staff committees as needed.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

• Must qualify for a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law.
• Ability to implement classroom management procedures for large and small groups of students, providing an environment conducive to learning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to integrate relevant technology for the purpose of student learning across curricular areas.
• Flexibility and adaptability in varied conditions and settings.
• Ability to assess the needs of students and implement effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate instructional materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, in a mutually respectful, supportive and accessible manner.
• Ability to relate positively to students and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, learning styles and/or disabilities.
• Ability to process information in order to make sound judgments and decisions.

Bachelor’s degree in job related area

• WA/OSPI Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education endorsement
• Valid First Aid Certificate

• WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
• WSP/FBI Background Clearance

The Washougal School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and…