5th Grade Certificated Teacher — Impactful Learning

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools in Washington state seeks a Certificated Teacher for 5th grade at Twin Lakes Elementary, starting 09/02/2026. This full-year position runs 7.5 hours per day, five days a week, with a 186-day calendar.

The ideal candidate holds a Washington State teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement, applies diverse instructional strategies, and collaborates to align curriculum with district outcomes and assessments.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Experience with standards-based instruction and Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom teaching and other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.
• Teach and align with the District Student Exit Outcomes at each level and subject area.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long-range objectives aligned with curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate students with engaging lessons.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teachers.
• Establish clear behavior parameters and enforce rules.
• Discipline students firmly and fairly while promoting respect and responsibility.
• Collaborate with subject area teachers to develop and align curriculum and projects.
• Assist counselors, administration, and other staff as appropriate.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Technology use in instruction

Education

Washington State Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

Federal Way Public Schools in Washington state seeks a Certificated Teacher for 5th grade at Twin Lakes Elementary, starting 09/02/2026. This full-year position runs 7.5 hours per day, five days a week, with a 186-day calendar.

The ideal candidate holds a Washington State teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement, applies diverse instructional strategies, and collaborates to align curriculum with district outcomes and assessments.