K-5 Elementary Teacher Interest Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs and motivates students in all course study
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• Administers tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
• Maintains discipline in the classroom
• Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
• Communicates with parents/guardians and schedule periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems
• Works with Special Education teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Equipment

• Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine
• Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use

Travel

• Limited travel may be required

Physical And Mental Demands

• As outlined in on-site job analysis for Elementary Teacher
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work in school building environments

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system

Qualifications

• Interrelations: Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service
• Employee Punctuality And Appearance: In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

Qualification Profile

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Valid Kansas Teaching License in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education (K-6) or Elementary Education Unified (K-6) required
• Classroom teaching experience preferred