TEACHER

LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 306
P.O. Box 220 • North Lakewood, WA 98259-0220 • Snohomish County • (360) 652-4500
CERTIFICATED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
COUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Leave of Absence
POSTING: 2025/2026-157
Announcement Date: July 13, 2026
Screening Date: July 26, 2026
Applications Due By: Open Until Filled
Responsible To: Building Principals
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a leave of absence contract from September 2, 2026 through December 18, 2026. An
elementary physical education teacher fosters and enhances a positive and effective learning
environment; facilitates the development and revision of curriculum and instructional materials;
establishes learning objectives and delivers standards-based instruction aligned with Washington
State K–12 Learning Standards for Health and Physical Education; provides high-quality instruction;
supervises and supports student behavior and well-being; and evaluates student performance and
progress to meet the individual needs of assigned students.
Additional Information about This Position: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of
assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual/collective
student needs; prepares lesson plans; adapts and modifies programs and plans as
necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population within the classroom and within
the individual building setting—must possess strong listening and problem-solving
skills; demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and communicate
effectively and clearly with others.
• Uses necessary and appropriate District instructional methods and materials, which are
suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities,
program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum
objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth
through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques.
• Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and
procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and
discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes
referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• Confers with students, parents or guardians, specialists, and other staff;

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maintains an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and
evaluation, and to encourage student achievement; works to establish and
maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents or
guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of all assigned
students.
• Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed
necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the
objectives of the position and for professional achievement.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of:
• Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques;
effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety
• Implicit bias, culturally responsive teaching, and anti-racist practices
• Trauma-informed practices
• Whole child social, emotional, and behavioral support at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
• Child development and learning styles
• Racial equity work and culturally responsive instruction
• State content standards and district curricular materials
• District policies and state and federal laws related to confidentiality, school records,
mandated reporting, family law, truancy, homeless, and foster youth
Ability to:
• Provide differentiated, small group enrichment/acceleration
• Identify advocacy needs within the school community and take initiative in action with an
equity and social justice lens
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports. Analyze and interpret data to assess
needs, implement change, and inform plan of intervention with supports and resources
• Reflect on one’s practices and learning needs
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing: listen non-judgmentally and clearly convey
information
• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
• Establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students,
parents/guardians, district administrators and staff, community agency representatives,
and the public in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Adapt to change and remain flexible
• Apply and effectively use a variety of evidence-based practices
• Work cooperatively in a team with staff, administrators, and support personnel with a
whole-child approach
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm in escalated or stressful situations
• Interact in a warm and understanding manner with students with special needs
• Know and follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the district
Skill in:
• Developing collaborative working relationships

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• Clear and effective oral and written communication
• Organization and time management
• Conflict resolution and crisis management
• Microsoft and other basic technology programs
• Application of anti-racist and racial equity practices
• Delivering services using an equity and inclusion lens
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Washington State Teaching Certificate and appropriate endorsement(s)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Leave of Absence position. Leave benefits and medical benefits are per negotiated LEA
agreement. Salary as per LEA negotiated agreement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret in English effectively
• Ability to follow instructions in English in written and oral form
• Ability to write effectively in English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully
perform the essential functions of a elementary Physical Education teacher. The position
regularly requires active engagement in a physical learning environment, including
demonstrating, monitoring, and facilitating student physical activity.
The employee is frequently required to stand and move throughout indoor and outdoor
instructional spaces for extended periods of time. The role may involve occasional lifting,
carrying, pushing, or pulling of instructional equipment or materials. The employee may also
occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach as part of instructional supervision and setup of
activities.
The position regularly requires walking, standing, and active movement, with frequent bending
or twisting at the neck and trunk while demonstrating skills, supervising students, or managing
equipment and activity stations.
This role requires visual abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision to ensure
student safety and effective supervision in a dynamic physical activity setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor instructional settings, such as
gymnasiums, athletic fields, and other school facilities. The employee regularly works in active,
high-movement environments where students are engaged in physical activity.
The noise level in the work environment is frequently moderate to high due to student
participation in physical activities and group instruction. The employee is responsible for the
supervision, safety, and well-being of students during all instructional and activity periods

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and must be able to effectively interact with students, staff, and others in a dynamic
setting.
Weather conditions may occasionally affect outdoor instructional activities, requiring
flexibility and appropriate supervision adjustments.
EVALUATION:
Completed at least annually by the employee’s immediate supervisor in accordance with board
policies and the LEA’s negotiated agreement regarding certificated employees.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The
individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be
assigned.
Current employee should submit a letter of interest including the job posting number to Tina
Bustad in Human Resources at [email protected].

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