Description

3rd Grade Teacher

The Odessa School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the
position of 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary: $54,901 - $103,479Salary placement based on the current OEA Bargaining Agreement

Benefit Info: Medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability, retirement, sick leave
and personal leave

Closing Date: Open until filled

Additional Info: For consideration, please submit a district application, letter of
application, resume, and 3 letters of reference to the following:

Odessa School District
P.O. Box 248
Odessa, WA 99159
Email: claassens@odessasd.org
Phone: 509-982-2668
Fax: 509-982-0163

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Build a foundation of positive relationships, high expectations, equitable systems, and SELinformed
practices, which will drive daily practices and beliefs when working with students.
Observe & assess children’s development using tools directed by director, attend training to
administer assessment if needed.
Administer standardized screening tools on every child throughout the school year.
Maintain complete confidential records for each child.
Provide an integrated, child-centered, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural
environment, which meets the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.
Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities.
Create a classroom environment that promotes exploration and creativity with clearly defined
interest centers and work areas that support opportunities to observe student application of
knowledge and document student strengths.
Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Involve parents by communicating regularly and respectfully with families and involve them in
the educational program through parent meetings, family events, and parent teacher
conference.
Provide leadership and support to the paraprofessional. Collaborate with the paraprofessional
to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials.
Assist with planning, preparation and serving of snacks and/or meals; participates in and
facilitates mealtime service at lunch and when appropriate.
Participate in OSD in-service staff training, staff meetings, PLCs, and other education
opportunities to gain knowledge and skills throughout the year.
Actively support a productive climate of collaboration in a professional learning community
whereby the teacher analyzes student data, takes risks, shares successes/failures, and
explores new practices in order to improve student learning for all.
Work in collaboration with elementary staff and administration to ensure smooth transitions
for children and families before and after school to the busses and home.
Keep informed with ongoing changes and updates to programs, standards, and assessments.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Understanding of Washington State Developmental Guidelines and developmentally
appropriate practices for elementary aged students.
Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and
equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
Ability to attend occasional evening meetings.
Proactive self-starter, a strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be
told what to do and how to do it.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with a variety of
students, staff, and community.
Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education K-8
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Experience working in an elementary aged setting preferred.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/INTERESTS:
First aid and CPR (provided by district)
A willingness to coach or lead a club or activity for students

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate from an accredited university or
college.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.
Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: That which is required to be effective in the position and to
maintain certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, pull and climb as
required to satisfactory perform required duties.
Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20)
inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
Must be able to work safely varying hot and cold (weather) environments.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting and bending.