5th Grade Teacher

Teacher - Elementary

Purpose To support and guide students toward the fulfillment of their intellectual, emotional, social, and academic potential through high-quality instruction aligned with District curriculum and educational standards.

Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, implement, and deliver instruction aligned with District-approved curriculum, instructional practices, and student learning objectives.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, including substitute lesson plans, that address individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and materials to support student learning, including lectures, discussions, projects, hands-on activities, and technology-based instruction.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment that supports student engagement, learning, and appropriate behavior.
• Assess student learning through formal and informal methods; evaluate progress; assign and grade work; and provide required progress reports.
• Administer district- and state-required assessments and standardized testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Adapt instruction and materials to meet the diverse academic, social, and developmental needs of students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in Building Study Teams, Special Education meetings, and other student support processes as requested.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Establish and enforce classroom expectations and school rules; supervise students and address behavioral or academic concerns in collaboration with appropriate staff.
• Supervise and support assigned instructional aides, volunteers, or student teachers as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and complete records related to attendance, grades, progress, and instructional materials in accordance with District and legal requirements.
• Follow school safety procedures, including emergency, evacuation, and lockdown protocols, and take reasonable precautions to protect students and facilities.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the building principal.

Minimum Qualification Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective elementary instruction, including differentiated instruction and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
• District-approved curriculum, instructional frameworks, and assessment practices aligned with state standards.
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and proactive classroom management strategies that promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and practices that support student well-being, engagement, and growth.
• Assessment methods, including formative and summative assessments, progress monitoring, and data-informed instructional decision-making.
• Classroom organization, lesson planning, and instructional design to support student learning and engagement.
• Strategies for supporting diverse learners, including students with varying academic abilities, cultural backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Legal and ethical responsibilities related to student supervision, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and educator conduct.
• Effective communication and collaboration practices with students, families, and school staff.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and professional working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Read, interpret, and apply work-related materials, policies, procedures, and instructional content.
• Deliver clear instruction and communicate lesson content effectively to students with varying learning needs.
• Observe, supervise, and monitor student behavior and activities throughout the instructional day to ensure safety and appropriate conduct.
• Maintain student safety and provide supervision during classroom activities, transitions, and school events, including the ability to respond…