Kindergarten Teacher-Farwell Elementary

Mead School District; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead School District in Spokane, WA is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for Farwell Elementary. This certificated vacancy requires planning and delivering instruction aligned to district guidelines and student data.

The position is 1.0 FTE and continuing, with duties spanning lesson planning, student assessment, and maintaining records. The teacher will provide diverse instructional formats, assess progress, and create a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement as required by law.
• No Child Left Behind highly qualified teacher in the subject area.
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver standards-aligned instruction.
• Experience using data to inform instructional decisions.
• Commitment to professional learning and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver a course of study in line with standards and assessments.
• Provide large and small group and individualized instruction.
• Establish clear objectives and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.
• Create a safe, positive learning environment and manage behavior.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Communication with audiences

Collaboration

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher-Farwell Elementary

Mead WA Farwell Elementary - Spokane, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5889810

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

August 17, CERTIFICATED VACANCY 2026/2027 School Year Farwell Elementary Kindergarten Teacher 1.0 FTE/Continuing

JOB SUMMARY: Educate students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines and student assessment data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher level thinking skills.
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
• Provide opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Self -reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate. Must be a No Child Left Behind highly qualified teacher in subject.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

DESIRED CRITERIA

• Demonstrates an awareness of common core state standards and state graduation requirements
• Demonstrates interest, willingness and background to fulfill extra and/or co-curricular positions
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively within a comprehensive student activities program
• Possesses multiple endorsements
• Shows willingness to serve as a student advisor
• Ability to determine and design interventions using a multi-tiered approach
• Understanding of Title School and underserved students
• Experience with PBIS
• Willingness to collaborate with members of a professional team
• Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport and relationships with students and families
• Understanding of Common Core State Standards and District adopted Curriculum
• Knowledge of complex trauma
• Understanding of state evaluation process

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A person working in this position will exert 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is