Prairie Heights Elementary Classroom Teacher

Prairie Heights Elementary Classroom Teacher

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 2/19/2026
• Location: Prairie Heights Elementary School

To deliver high-quality, engaging, and standards-based instruction across grade levels, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development for a diverse student population.

This job reports to the Building Principal.

• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary lesson planning and school-wide initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Support extracurricular activities and contribute to school community events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Certification: Valid state teaching certification in the relevant subject area or grade level.
• Experience &
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proven classroom instructional experience and curriculum development expertise.
  • Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in integrating educational technology into teaching and administrative tasks.

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction and adapt methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess and document student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain an effective learning environment that supports academic and personal growth.
• Engage in collaborative planning, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents and guardians through conferences, progress reports, and digital platforms.

• Primary work setting is a classroom within a public school serving a diverse student body.
• Regular interaction with students, colleagues, and parents is expected, along with participation in extracurricular and community activities.
• Frequent use of digital tools and educational technology for instructional and administrative purposes.

• Must successfully pass state-mandated teacher licensure examinations.
• Undergo regular performance evaluations as stipulated by district policy.
• Additional subject-specific certifications may be required as per state or district guidelines.

Salary is based on the negotiated agreement and determined by educational level and years of experience. Base salary for a beginning teacher with no experience is $44,558 for the  school year. Negotiations for salaries for the  school year will begin this spring. USD 417 Board of Education provides a single health insurance policy that includes dental coverage. Additionally, the BOE provides a 403(b)/457 retirement plan for its employees.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Angela Harris, Principal, at  or angela.harris.