Grade 4 Teacher - Connors Elementary School

Grade 4 Teacher – Connors Elementary School

Grade 4 Elementary Teacher for Connors Elementary School (High‑Needs School). To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils, motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for elementary education, and build relationships with parents and staff.

Salary: $43,350.73 – $81,769.12 (SY25/26)

Benefits include health insurance (up to 85% premium paid), dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending, dependent care, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans, 15 paid sick days per year, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small‑group instruction adapting curriculum to each student.
• Communicate regularly with parents via newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establish and maintain student behavior standards to create an effective learning atmosphere.
• Identify student needs, make referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans with district specialists.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes.
• Plan and coordinate classroom ed. techs. and volunteers on field trips.
• Create an engaging environment with displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Assess and evaluate student academic and social growth; maintain records and provide progress reports as requested.

Supervise classroom, students, and volunteers with assistance, advice, and support from administration.

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be available.

Bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certificate.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, regulations; write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions.

Proficiency with probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, applied to practical situations.

Problem‑solving with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Aptitude to apply current research and theory to instructional programs; plan and implement lessons aligned with school objectives and student needs; establish effective relationships with students, peers, parents; strong written and oral communication; knowledge of district requirements and Board policies.

Frequent standing, talking, hearing, walking, sitting; occasional pushing or lifting up to 25 lbs (books, AV carts). Direct responsibility for safety and well‑being of others. Requires close vision to read handwritten or typed material; ability to adjust focus. Must meet multiple demands from several stakeholders and interact with public and staff.

Moderate to loud noise levels. Duties performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.