Teacher - English - 20270203

Teacher - English - 20270203 Clover Park School District Firwood K-12 School - Lakewood, Washington Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Clover Park School District Job Details Job ID: 5891093 Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Job Description *Total PossibleSalaryRange: $74,075/yr - $139,613/year Contracted Days: 183

FTE - 1.0

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Washington Endorsement - English Language Arts Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to organize time and materials effectively. Ability to be flexible. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and volunteers in a diverse environment. Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree. Experience teaching in an urban public school system.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONIDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Teacher Classification Level: Teacher Salary Schedule Reports to: Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building administrator, is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating varied learning experiences of students in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Makes long and short-range plans for each subject area of instruction. Thorough knowledge of subject areas taught. Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students. Demonstrates subject mastery. Provides a classroom climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency. Demonstrates competency in instructional skills. Evaluates in terms of planned goals and revises instruction as a result of the evaluation. Informs pupils of their progress in terms of the objectives set for the lesson or course of study. Interacts positively with students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district. Meets classes, renders accurate reports, performs assigned duties punctually. Adjusts to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts. Fulfills job-related non-teaching duties. Directs student teachers, paraeducators, pupil tutors, Option C students, methods class students, and parent volunteers when such personnel are accepted to enhance the instructional program. Handles student discipline and attendant problems. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular school building. FLSA:Exempt AFFILIATION:CPEA JOB CLASS:Classroom Teacher WORK YEAR:183 days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Insurance Benefits Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems ' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor. *Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following: Professional Learing-9.5% Building Centered Responsibility - 5.5 days District Centered Responsibility - 1 days Event Responsibility - 1 day Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered, district-centered, and event). Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race,ethnicity,housing, immigration or citizenship status,creed, religion, color, national origin,honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,the presence of anysensory, mental,or physical disability,neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal,whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator , Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io,View email address on click.appcast.io ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator , Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, View phone number on click.appcast.io,View email address on click.appcast.io . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at . Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Recruitment Services 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98499 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Firwood K-12 School