Interim 1st Grade Elementary Teacher; K-5

Interim Dates:? 10/29/26-2/12/27

Interim 1st Grade Teacher (Elementary, K-5)

Provides standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction to students in grades K-5 to promote academic achievement, literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, positive learning behaviors, and readiness for continued educational success.

• Holds a bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee educator license with an endorsement covering the assigned work, or other credential authorized by Tennessee law, State Board of Education rules, and Tennessee Department of Education requirements;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Tennessee Academic Standards, developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices, high-quality instructional materials, assessment, differentiation, and data-informed instruction;
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tennessee foundational literacy requirements, Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2), universal screening and progress-monitoring practices, and evidence-based support for students with diverse learning needs;
• Demonstrates the ability to implement IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner supports, accommodations, modifications, and other student-specific plans applicable to the assignment;
• Has strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, technology, and interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, support personnel, and administrators; and
• Meets the physical and other requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Building Principal

Exempt

200 Days

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with applicable state law, State Board of Education Rule , State Board Educator Evaluation Policy 5.201, Board policy, and district procedures governing evaluation of licensed personnel.

Plans and delivers standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction in assigned elementary subject areas using district-approved curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and evidence-based instructional practices;
Prepares lessons, learning experiences, and instructional materials that reflect grade-level standards, student needs, prior learning, and appropriate instructional pacing;
Implements the district-approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan and provides required foundational literacy instruction and support, as applicable to the assigned grade level and instructional responsibilities;
For students in grades K-3, administers or supports administration of an approved universal reading screener during required assessment windows, as assigned, and uses screening data to inform instruction, intervention, and communication with families;
Participates in required screening and instructional processes related to characteristics of dyslexia and provides or supports appropriate interventions in accordance with Tennessee requirements and district procedures;
Implements Tennessee's Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) framework through high-quality Tier I instruction, universal screening, data-based decision-making, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school-based data teams, as assigned;
Uses multiple measures of student learning, including formative and summative assessments, classroom performance, progress-monitoring data, and state or district assessment results, to evaluate learning and adjust instruction;
Administers state-mandated, district, and classroom assessments fairly, ethically, and in accordance with required testing procedures and security requirements;
Differentiates instruction and provides appropriate interventions, enrichment, scaffolds, and supports to address varied readiness levels, learning profiles, and academic needs;
Implements accommodations, modifications, services, and instructional supports required by IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner plans, and other student-specific plans and collaborates with appropriate service providers and support personnel;
Supports English learners in accessing grade-level content and developing academic language in alignment with Tennessee English Language Development Standards and student-specific instructional plans;
Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports positive student behavior,…