Elementary Teacher - Grade Four

Effective: 2026-2027 school year

Pay

Bachelor's degree: $57,130 - $119,553
PhD: Per contract

Qualifications

• Certified in subject area
• Bachelor's degree required
• Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school experience
• Alternate qualifications may be considered as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education

About the Role

Reports to: Principal or supervisor
Supervises: Students in class

Job goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times
• Plans a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to student maturity and interests
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with location limitations and student needs
• Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals through instruction and action
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks assistance from district specialists when needed
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Develops and maintains fair and reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside instructional hours when required
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, and evaluates their performance cooperatively with department heads
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Schedule

Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.