Third Grade Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

This position functions as a Third Grade Teacher at USD 259, responsible for providing direct instruction and facilitating learning for students in grades K-5.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies in all courses study.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate.
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students.
• Sets assignments for lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers assessments 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 schedules periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems.
• Works with Special Education or ESOL teachers 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.
• Completes all required reports as identified by building principal or school district.
• Supervises in common areas to support school and district mission and goals.

Additional Duties

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Physical And Mental Demands

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 to 25 students.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Skills 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.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas State teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education or (K-6) Elementary Education Unified (K-6) or Early Childhood Unified (K-3 classes only) required.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

FLSA Status

Exempt.