5th Grade Elementary Teacher

For the 2025-2026 school year only

Full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS).  All applications are considered and reviewed.  The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process.  As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certification appropriate for assignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Meets NCLB Highly Qualified requirements for assignment
• Successful teaching experience in elementary grades, preferred
• Successful experience teaching across diverse populations, preferred
• Willingness and desire to assist a teaching team in implementing an interdisciplinary instructional program
• Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives
• Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning
• Willingness and desire to collaborate with assigned PLC
• Cooperates as a professional team member, accepts faculty responsibilities, & represents the best interests of the school
• Sets an example for students in emotional stability, self-control, courtesy, and appearance
• Ability to work in a semi-open or self-contained classroom
• Knowledge of, or experience with, a variety of teaching strategies, i.e. cooperative learning, integrated curriculum, whole language, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches elementary content with a high degree of skill which may include an assignment to a combination grade-level classroom
• Teaches in an instructional program that meets the students’ individual needs at their individual instructional level and makes modifications when necessary
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment believing that each student can learn
• Uses the PLC process to improve instruction, learning, and assessment
• Maintains effective, positive classroom management
• Provides a safe environment and handles discipline in a positive manner
• Works and plans cooperatively and collaboratively
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Other duties as assigned

SOC Code: 252021

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $64,498 – 121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CPA. Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.
• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
  • Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA.

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate

Salary : $64,498 - $121,573