Elementary Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elem.
  
  Teacher(K-5) (Licensed Positions)/ Elem.
  
  Teacher (K-5) (Licensed Position)
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026

FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: TEACHER SCALE
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED STATUS:
Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, a teacher will plan, organize, and implement an
appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that
guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a
classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and
interest of students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that
facilitate active learning
2. Demonstrate differentiated methods of instruction that effectively address individual
student educational goals and needs
3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in
furtherance of curriculum goals
4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs

5. Provide Supervision of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning
environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first
1. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and Union
County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based request, and adhere to
confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
2. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
procedures and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
regarding student progress and individual needs
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the
utilization of relevant technology and instruction.
5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants,
and volunteers their responsibilities.
6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting
activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.
7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher
conferences.

• Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills
  in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
  include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including
  using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and
  problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural,
  or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of
  data, people or things

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group

• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations

8. Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

9. Other related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
Strength:
Sedentary/Medium - Exert force 10-25 lbs., frequently; and up to 10 lbs., constantly;
or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching,
handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or
over the telephone. Vision:
Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a
typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, a
VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.

Environmental Conditions:

Varies from indoors exposure to outside weather conditions
Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
Hazards:
Uneven walking/working surfaces, communicable diseases, cleaning chemicals,
lifting/carrying of materials, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to
specific assignment).

Additional Physical Requirement:
Physical Ed Teachers
Lifting (G-W, W-S, S-A) 11-20lbs.,50 lb. max
Push/Pull 0-5 Lbs.
Bend/Squat/Stoop/Kneel – 15 minutes/hr. minimum
Sitting (Sedentary Work) 90 minutes max. per instance (will vary based on elementary,…