05 Grade

Full-time, one-year contract position starting 8/14/2026. Hiring Manager: John LaBare.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum. Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment while providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, administrative regulations, and school system procedures.
• Acquire professional knowledge and stay current with developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies; establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum; participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintain inventory records.
• Supervise students in activities outside the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Requirements

• Certification: Elementary 1-8 or Elementary K-6.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.