ELEMENTARY TEACHER - 6TH GRADE

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District seeks a committed Elementary Teacher at Meeker Elementary. The 6th grade teacher will departmentali z e ELA with Science or Social Studies, teaching a 6th grade cohort on site.

The position is 1.0 FTE with a 180-day calendar and a salary schedule rate; candidates must hold an OSPI teaching certificate with the Elementary Education endorsement.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI.
• Requires an Elementary Education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach 6th grade ELA with departmentalized instruction in Science or Social Studies.

Skills

Classroom management

Education

Elementary Education endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: Meeker Elementary
• Date Available: UPON HIRE
• Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Posting: AP7864
Location: Meeker Elementary
Position: Elementary Teacher - 6th Grade
FTE: 1.0
Rate: See Salary Schedule
Calendar: 180-Day
Notes: This position is for a 6th grade teacher that will departmentalize teaching ELA in addition to Science or Social Studies.

Internal Candidates

• Positions that are opened after the 5th workday prior to the first day of school will be filled by a long-term substitute or employee on a replacement contract. During open staffing season, the position will be re-posted and filled permanently for the next contract year, unless the position is reduced within the regular staffing process.

Proof of Qualification

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.
• Requires an Elementary Education endorsement.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non-Supervisory Employees (PEA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Additional Information for External Candidates

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]