Leave Replacement 4th Grade Teacher - 2627 SY

TENINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEAVE REPLACEMENT 4TH GRADE TEACHER

Term: Temporary Beginning 9/1/2026 - 12/18/2026, with the possibility of extension

Supervisor(s): Building Principal

Contract/Salary: $200/day (first 20 days), beginning on the 21st day pay is based on the 25-26 TEA Salary Schedule

Benefits/Supplemental Information

Description:

This is a temporary position beginning on September 1, 2026 and will continue through December 18, 2026 with the possibility of extension. Duties include supervising students within the classroom, on campus, and at school events, providing a safe learning environment, and establishing positive relationships with the school community.

Qualifications:

• Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint clearance.

Job Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Ability to relate to children and their families in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to relate to staff in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Develop age appropriate lesson plans to meet group and individual needs.
• Present, adapt, and provide instruction for identified youth.
• Complete all required documentation of student learning.
• Be a contributing member of grade level, building, and district teams.
• Ability to present and speak to large groups, parents, and citizens.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Principal designee.
• Use engaging instructional methods and materials consistent with the District's professional development offerings.
• Effectively utilize district technology.
• Use effective classroom management techniques by establishing, sharing, and maintaining standards of pupil behavior, consistent with building and district policy.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Maintain a regular attendance report and enter grades into the designated system as per district policy.
• Attend staff and PLC meetings.
• Develop, maintain and follow frameworks consistent with courses being offered.
• Comply with district policies, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.

The district will provide equal educational opportunity for all students in all aspects of the academic & activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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. The district will provide equal access to the boy scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Amanda Jewell, Title IX and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator and Section 504/Special Services Coordinator jewella@tenino.k12.wa.us | (360) 264-3400 | PO Box 4024, Tenino, WA, 98589.