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La Center School District lists this 5th Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) opportunity in la center, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fifth Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher
The La Center School District is seeking an innovative, dynamic fifth 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 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 from November 30, 2026, to 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 include planning and implementing a program of study to follow state and district standards, establishing student growth goals, implementing instructional methods and materials, guiding the learning process, collaborating with staff, educating special needs students, creating a safe and conducive classroom environment, collaborating to improve student behavior, fulfilling testing requirements, providing support to a diverse population, managing student behavior, assessing student progress, advising families, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with school personnel and parents, demonstrating a professional attitude, participating in building programs, contributing to staff efforts, communicating effectively, attending training sessions, maintaining a neat appearance, providing a safe learning environment, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Required qualifications include a Washington State teaching certificate with an Elementary Education endorsement. Preferred qualifications include a reading endorsement.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include demonstrating knowledge of current education trends, employing effective teaching methods, attending professional development, communicating effectively, treating all with dignity, establishing positive relationships, working independently, collaborating effectively, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, understanding district safety procedures, incorporating board policies, and following school district policies.
Additional requirements include physical demands and salary details.
Worksite address
la center, WA, 98629, US
Who can apply
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