Job Description
Transition to Kindergarten / Kindergarten (TTK/K) Classroom Teacher 26-27 SY Salary See Position Description Location Skamania SD Job Type School District Position Job Number 202602938 Department
SKAMANIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opening Date 05/21/2026 Description Benefits Questions Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. General Responsibilities This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Skamania School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR
Coordinator, RaeLynn Forcella at raelynn.forcella@esd112.org . General Responsibilities:
This position involves providing full-time classroom teaching in a combined Transition to Kindergarten and Kindergarten (TTK/K) classroom, focusing on establishing a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment while delivering rigorous, developmentally appropriate, and engaging foundational instruction. Salary:
The full salary range is $58,929.00 - $111,164.00. Assignment:
This is a 1.0 FTE. Essential Functions/Other Functions Essential Functions:
Establish and clarify acceptable standards for student behavior, demonstrating effective early childhood classroom management skills. Monitor students across various educational and play settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment, addressing social, emotional, and developmental issues as they arise. Deliver direct instruction and play-based learning opportunities to students within a regular classroom setting. Motivate and effectively communicate with students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, recognizing varying stages of early childhood development. Incorporate relevant, rigorous, and challenging learning activities into daily lessons that foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. Differentiate instruction to meet the varying levels of student readiness and ability across both the TTK and Kindergarten spectrums. Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and IEP/504 meetings. Collaborate with fellow staff members in planning district curriculum and instructional methods, as well as setting goals and objectives tailored to early learners. Maintain a cooperative attitude while working with leadership, colleagues, parents, and students. Actively participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to support early intervention. Other Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications:
Hold and maintain an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington. Knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood teaching methods, state early learning guidelines, Kindergarten Washington State Learning Standards, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects. Working Conditions/Employment Requirements Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Regular attendance during scheduled work hours. Employment Requirements - SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following: Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI. Skamania School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Notice of Non-Discrimination ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights compliance Officer:
Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, melissa.kreuder@esd112.org Title IX Compliance Officer:
Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, wendy.niehaus@esd112.org ADA/504 Compliance Officer:
Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, jeffrey.niess@esd112.org The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500. For additional Benefit information, please contact the Skamania School District 509-427-8239. 01 Do you have knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood teaching methods, state early learning guidelines, Kindergarten Washington State Learning Standards, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects? Yes No 02 Do you hold an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Washington? Yes No 03 Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire. Yes No 04 Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN
convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named? Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN
convicted 05 APPLICANT DECLARATION
Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources. Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you. Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed. Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks. Yes No 06 Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO. Note:
For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes. 07 If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A): a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant; b. The name and address of the arresting agency; c. The date of the arrest; d. The final disposition, if any; e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court; f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process. 08 Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation. 09 Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation. Required Question Employer Educational Service District 112 Address 2500 NE 65th Ave Vancouver, Washington, 98661 Phone 360-750-7503 Website https://www.esd112.org
