Grade 4-5 Multi‑Age Teacher: Growth-Focused Instruction

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Tacoma, WA. The role starts October 2026 as a full-time 1.0 FTE, with 7.5 hours per day and a salary based on TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement from $75,462 to $147,998.

The position emphasizes student growth, curriculum alignment, and collaboration with staff and families to advance achievement. Candidates will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, manage classroom environments, and participate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and appropriate endorsement.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and implements a standards-based program of study.
• Assesses student progress and communicates growth with parents.
• Creates an engaging, inclusive classroom and enforces school rules.
• Prepares differentiated lessons and aligns materials to objectives.
• Maintains records, uses data to adjust instruction and tracks growth.
• Collaborates with staff and participates in district-wide initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Washington State teaching certificate

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Washington State teaching certificate

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Tacoma, WA. The role starts October 2026 as a full-time 1.0 FTE, with 7.5 hours per day and a salary based on TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement from $75,462 to $147,998.

The position emphasizes student growth, curriculum alignment, and collaboration with staff and families to advance achievement. Candidates will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, manage classroom environments, and participate