Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher  School Year)

Job : 5508002
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 22, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Elementary Teacher

Desired

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and parents.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Building Principal

Position Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Functions of a Teacher:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students through differentiated instruction.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, respectful, and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior as aligned with school building procedures and policies.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Shares both content and language objectives with students regularly.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Uses data to inform instruction through formative assessments.
• Make referrals to building Student Assistance Teams (See At-Risk Plan).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner in accordance with building and district policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher associate(s) and volunteer(s).
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Updates student management system in a timely manner as defined by administrative regulation.
• Endeavors to deal with the community, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff members in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Strives to accomplish tasks (teacher performance) that will result in student learning (teacher effectiveness). The effective teacher provides students with the best possible opportunities to learn.
• Each teacher has the responsibility of setting a good example in the community and at school.
• Approaches work in a professional manner, and should exhibit good planning and organization, expertise with the subject matter, and the ability to lead, motivate, and discipline students.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and work to develop good rapport with students.
• Has classroom, diagnostic, and evaluative skills that should all contribute to student growth and progress.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Willing to take leadership roles with peers and seeks opportunities to lead as needed within the building and district.
• Uses technology in classroom instruction and enables students to use technology on a regular basis in their learning.
• Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the…