5th Grade Teacher

Camas School District

$64K — $117K *
Camas, WA 98607In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Washington State Certification required.
  • Specific endorsements may be necessary depending on the position.
  • High level of organizational skills and practices is expected.
  • Experience or ability to teach in an online environment is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of equitable teaching practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Develop lesson plans aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
  • Incorporate data-driven assessments and student self-reflections to enhance learning.
  • Plan culturally responsive instructional strategies tailored to students' needs.
  • Create a supportive environment that fosters academic success for all student demographics.
  • Utilize effective classroom management techniques to maximize instructional time.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance through School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
  • Long-term disability and life insurance options available.
  • Eligibility for Washington State Retirement benefits after required employment duration.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Elementary School Professional Staff/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
9/17/2026

Location:
Lacamas Lake Elementary

Date Available:
10/01/2026

Closing Date:
09/23/2026
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/camas/onlineapp/

Salary: $64,042 - $117,614 (prorated to days worked in the contract year)

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Position Number:

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning for and implementing instruction, student achievement, and creates a positive classroom environment. Demonstrates a commitment to continual professional growth and the accomplishment of building, district, and state goals as related to the education of students.

Responsibilities:

A. Lesson Planning and Design: Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge and skill in planning and implementing classroom instruction

1. Develops Universally Designed lessons with clear objectives focusing on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), concepts, skills, and strategies.

2. Incorporates data-driven reflection and assessment results, including student self-assessments, to improve lessons.

3. Meets the learning needs of the students by planning culturally responsive instructional strategies and practices appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objective.

4. Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.

5. Ensures a positive and supportive school environment that engages all students and includes multiple pathways for success.

6. Plan and conduct lessons to promote educational equity for all students in order to eliminate disproportional racial and socioeconomic predictability of academic success.

B. Classroom Environment: Creates and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.

1. Establishes management practices that result in routines, transitions, and minimal loss of instruction time.

2. Establishes and clearly communicates parameters for student behavior to students and parents.

3. Uses the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to provide behavioral supports and intervention and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.

4. Manages discipline problems fairly and in accordance with building regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.

5. Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.

C. Assessment: Utilizes multiple and appropriate assessment tools in evaluating student achievement.
  1. Communicates clear assessment criteria and standards.
  2. Uses lesson analysis to assess and work toward improvement of instruction.
  3. Evaluates and informs students of their progress.
  4. Uses data on student achievement to plan instruction.

D. Instruction and Classroom Teaching Practice: Demonstrates a repertoire of instructional and classroom teaching practices.
  1. Motivates students to accomplish stated objectives.
  2. Gives clear direction and checks for student understanding.
  3. Presents subject matter clearly and precisely.
  4. Uses a wide variety of strategies to engage student learning.
  5. Engages students in active participation.
  6. Explains, demonstrates, provides practice and feedback so that students can comprehend and retain what is being taught.

E. Professional Development and Responsibilities: Demonstrates continual commitment to professional growth and improved student learning.
  1. Seeks opportunities for staff development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skill.
  2. Participates in development and support of the building and district strategic plans.
  3. Assumes responsibility for parent communication in a professional and timely manner.
  4. Utilizes effective, professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  5. Practices punctuality, timely and accurate completion of required records and reports.


Qualifications:

1. Washington State Certification.

2. Specific endorsement may be required for positions.

3. Possession of a high level of organization skills and practices.

4. Experience or ability to teach in an online environment.

5. Experience in or knowledge of equitable teaching and learning practices and protocols and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Benefits:
School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.

Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgment

I understand that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. My signature indicates that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of this position.

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