Elementary Teacher 1st Grade

• Position Type:
  Certified Staff/ Elementary Teacher - Grades K-6
• Date Posted: 2/17/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/13/2026
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

The purpose of a teacher's job is to teach students to read, write, problem solve, compute, find information, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and meet all district‑required curriculum objectives.

• 1. Plans and implements a language proficiency program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities within the Sweetwater County School District No. One curriculum, based on a thorough knowledge of district content standards and essential learning.
• 2. Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.
• 3. Develops, in a cooperative manner with the principal and Curriculum facilitators, a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction, in accordance with the district's instructional platform.
• 4. Writes lesson plans regularly describing daily learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives.
• 5. Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians, in accordance with the district's assessment platform.
• 6. Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific students' needs and seeks assistance of specialists as needed.
• 7. Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well‑planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
• 8. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• 9. Assists Administration in implementing all policies, vision, mission and philosophy, regulations, and rules of Sweetwater County School District No. One.
• 10. Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in the areas outlined by the district building blocks.
• 11. Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament, and environmental influences, as a basis on which to meet his/her needs, and to treat him/her with fairness and courtesy.
• 12. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive, solution‑oriented manner.
• 13. Assumes legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school‑sponsored activities at all times and maintains a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.
• 14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence, in accordance with the district's staff development platform.
• 15. Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction, and supervision.
• 16. Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
• 17. Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, Sweetwater County School District Number One policy, and Administrative regulation.
• 18. Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 19. Conducts oneself in a business‑like and task‑oriented manner.
• 20. Seeks to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
• 21. Provides parents with information that will serve the best interests of their children and is discreet with information received from parents.

• 1. Attends and supervises curriculum oriented field trips.
• 2. Attends parent and staff meetings.
• 3. Keeps informed by reading building and district communications.
• 4. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas.
• Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children.
• Possess classroom developmentally…