Certificated

Edmonds School District teachers are committed to engaging and supporting students by customizing their instruction and tailoring their teaching style to meet the needs of every student. 

Edmonds School District holds every teacher to this standard of excellence to ensure that our students are provided the learning, tools, and resources to support their success within the PreK-12+ setting and help them thrive once they graduate. 

Teachers should have a strong understanding of racial equity as well as the persisting inequalities that exist within schools and classrooms. Equally important is for our teachers to have a proven ability to apply these tenets in their daily classroom practices. 

• Commitment to the social, emotional, and academic growth of students centered on developing a relationship of trust and community. 
• Ability to personalize instruction, based on the student's learning style, cultural background and language skills. 
• Interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and families. 
• Proven abilities in problem solving and classroom management, demonstrating flexibility and a relational approach. 
• Initiative to complete their work in an efficient manner under pressure and within a busy environment. 
• Eagerness to work in a multicultural environment that focuses on equity and inclusion. 
• Encourage understanding of neurodiversity as well as racial, cultural, language and gender diversity among students. 
• Dedication to enhancing skills and knowledge by staying updated with the latest educational research, actively participating in professional learning communities, and seeking feedback to improve teaching practices.
• Be proficient in using a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, inform instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students and families.
• Exhibit the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop, and implement curriculum and school initiatives. 

Certificated positions include:

• Certificated Teacher - Elementary
• Certificated Teacher - Middle School
• Certificated Teacher - High School 
• Certificated Pools 
• School Behavior Analyst
• School Counselors 
• School RNs (Registered Nurse) 
• School Psychologist
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapists