Elementary Teacher, Grades K-6
This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies in the 2026-2027 school year. When filling positions, the District may hire directly from this pool or advertise specific vacancies. Please check our current openings regularly to also apply for individual postings that you are interested in.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the principal, responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description.
Salary Range: $78,616 - $156,126 (estimated for the 2026-27 school year). Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees.
Contract: 180-days
FLSA Status: Exempt
Certification/License: Valid WA State Teaching Certification as required for position.
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment
Benefits: For eligible positions, the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, and paid time off. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:
- Medical plans with prescription benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District’s application system will be accepted.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check; satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board.
Questions:
email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu
phone: 360-563-7233
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher
Division: Schools
Department: Elementary/Secondary
Immediate Supervisor Job Title: Principal
Next Higher Supervisor Job Title: Superintendent
General Description: Under the direction of the Principal, the teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
1. Performance Responsibilities
-Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
-Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
-Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
-Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
-Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
-Guides the learning process toward the achievement of district curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons and projects; communicates these objectives to students; teaches the lesson; evaluates the attainment of the objectives
-Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
-Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
-Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis in a variety of modes and provides progress reports as required
-Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
-Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
-Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and procedures
-Assists the administration in implementing all district policies and procedures as well as building guidelines governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
-Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as required by contract or requested to do so under reasonable terms
-Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with students of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
-Plans and monitors purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, provides input to the principal on their job performance
-Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
-Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
-Satisfactorily meets performance evaluation criteria as outlined by state law and the collective bargaining agreement
-Performs other duties as assigned
2. Qualifications
a. Education and Experience
-Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with appropriate endorsement
-HIV/AIDS training
b. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods
-Ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management
-Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.