Position #MCP23328 :K-8 Online Teacher (.5 FTE Con)
Posting Dates : 07/20/2026-07/29/2026
Location: Mid-Columbia Partnership Online
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit: www.ksd.org/jobs
**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
Required Qualifications:
1. Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with endorsement in k-8
2. Satisfactory evaluations
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ability to use/learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point Software programs, as well as learn Accelerate and other on-line delivery systems.
2. Awareness of characteristics and needs of students seeking participation in alternative educational setting such as a virtual and on-line learning environment.
3. Ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles-basic levels and extensions beyond basics.
Ability to instruct and support virtual students with various ability levels.
4. Demonstrated success in maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as with parents and colleagues.
5. Training and experience in working with an online curriculum, Powerschool, and Schoology.
6. Willingness to work with an alternative curriculum for students who need an alternative curriculum delivery system.
7. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware and network connections.
8. Experience teaching multisubjects and be willing to oversee k-8th grade students and multiple grade levels.
9. Punctual and consistent attendance.
Job Description:
1. Be able to maintain/troubleshoot computer and network problems remotely for students.
2. Enroll students in appropriate coursework provided through MCP Online, provide appropriate individual and group instruction as needed, and monitor student progress in their coursework.
3. Develop effective working relationships with the Counselor that serves MCP Online.
4. Communicate regularly with students and parents, as well as document all A.L.E. requirements.
5. Incorporate technology into the instructional process.
6. Be a “team” player by establishing and maintaining cooperative professional relationships with others.
7. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
8. Be innovative and committed to the challenge of change in education, and be willing to help develop courses as needed.
9. Work with teachers and departments in developing individual prescriptive programs for each student.
10. Be committed to success for all children.
11. Be flexible and cooperative in schedule changes and accommodating in other needs for use of facility.
12. Participate in building wide programs including teaching, technology, violence prevention, multi-cultural education, study skills, and social skills.
13. Demonstrate ability to provide leadership and guidance to the youth leadership requirements of the program.
14. Set up Learning Center courses for off-site/remote access.
15. Prepare and record student progress reports.
16. Develop and maintain record-keeping procedures for the smooth operation of the online learning, timely transference of accurate academic data into PowerSchool, and safe archiving of records.
17. Learn the A.L.E. requirements and adhere to all the guidelines and required paperwork needed by the state.
18. Be willing to work in an ALE environment.
19. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Application Procedure: In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.
Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Kennewick School District
1000 W. 4 th Ave.
Kennewick WA 99336
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Email Address:
Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources
[email protected]
Certified/Classified ADA
Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources
[email protected]
Classified ADA
Kennewick School District
1000 West 4 th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
