5th Grade Teacher

Job Title

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Strategies
• Student Growth and Development
• Classroom Management and Organization
• Communication
• Professional Growth and Development
• Other

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
• Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

* Minimum Salary $67,200 for fully certified teachers
* Salary is commensurate with experience
* Works 187 Day Calendar
* Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work. Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through July 4, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after July 4th will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.