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Job ID: 5149598

Job Description

For the 2025-26 school year

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.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and

skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

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 certificate appropriate grade level assignment,

elementary required

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, Master’s

preferred

+ Substantial literacy and mathematics coursework, or comparable preparation for

teaching K-5 students

+ Experience in the role of teacher leader

+ Minimum 5 years successful teaching experience at appropriate grade level

+ Desired interpersonal/communication skills include ability to:

+ Build and maintain collaborative and trusting relationships that honor

confidentiality

+ Listen to understand

+ Engage in deep and meaningful professional conversations

+ Extensive experience working in multi-initiative, multi-departmental teams

+ Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, across a broad array of

educational groups that include educators, parents/families, students, and

district staff

+ Desired instructional knowledge includes a proficient understanding of:

+ K-5 Washington State Learning Standards

+ Thorough knowledge of the 5 Dimensions of Teaching & Learning Instructional

Framework

+ Thorough knowledge of Research-based teaching strategies and practices

+ Data analysis that includes compiling, synthesizing, and making

recommendations on data gathered from a variety of sources to inform

instruction and monitor student growth

+ Effective planning and modeling of differentiated instruction

+ Extensive experience in project based learning (PBL) and other instructional models

Desired leadership qualities include ability to:

+ Provide guidance to educators to set the foundation upon which they can

improve, enhance, and develop their instructional efficacy specific to student

needs

+ Understand and apply appropriate principles of adult learning theory

+ Develop and deliver effective professional development experiences

+ Facilitate and lead to advance the learning of others

+ Utilize strategies for systematic decision making and collaborative short and

long range planning to support the broader vision of the school

+ Knowledge and proficient use of current technology tools and applications for a

variety of purposes including planning, instruction and as an effective communication

tool

+ Ability to blend a balanced use of technology to support student access to learning

+ Experience teaching at multiple grade levels and subjects, as well as across diverse

populations to include ethnically and racially diverse students, students living in

poverty, students with disabilities, and students whose primary language is other

than English

+ Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally,

racially, and linguistically diverse

+ Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and

instructional tool

+ Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the

school and district initiatives

+ Ability to Read, Write and Speak Spanish fluently

Essential Functions:

+ Participate in required Instructional Coach trainings, highly capable trainings, and

professional development (examples may include effective coaching practices, adult

learning theory, implementation science, knowledge in a specific content area, state

and federal programs, or other relevant topics)

+ Work collaboratively with school leadership teams and instructional staff to develop

effective school- wide instructional strategies and practices for students in the Highly

Capable Program with the goal of increasing student academic outcomes in English

Language Arts and Mathematics

+ Support the development of a school-wide instructional and coaching model that

includes teaching, learning, assessment, reflection, and an intervention plan

designed to accelerate student achievement

+ Utilize school-wide student data to identify specific areas of needs, develop targeted

intervention plans, and monitor/maintain accurate records of growth for students

who are in the Highly Capable Program

+ Coordinate with educators, specialists, and administrators to develop a school-wide

plan that connects effective core classroom instruction with accelerated instruction

aligned to essential standards

+ Create, teach, and co-teach research based lessons for students in small group,

class, and whole school settings

+ Provide coaching, modeling, co-teaching, and consultation designed to meet the

needs of all educators including those of site-based programs

+ Provide professional development to enhance content knowledge and effective

instructional strategies and practices

+ Use data to collaboratively review, reflect and refine the overall design of the school-

wide instructional model

+ Work collaboratively with school leadership teams and instructional staff to

analyze and evaluate the overall effectiveness of services provided to students

+ Work in a flexible and cooperative manner

+ Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect

at all times

+ Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are

expected of our students

+ Maintain 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

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

SOC Code:

Benefits/Compensation:

+ Salary range: $62,925 - $118,608 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

+ 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 (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

+ 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 (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

+ 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 (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

+ 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 (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .

Position Type: Not provided

Positions Available: 1

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher, Bilingual Education