Purpose Statement To deliver high-quality, engaging, and standards-based instruction across grade levels, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development for a diverse student population.
This job reports to the Building Principal.
Essential Functions - Instructional Planning & Delivery:
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with state and district curriculum standards.
- Utilize diverse instructional strategies to address varied learning styles and abilities.
- Integrate formative and summative assessments to monitor and enhance student progress.
- Classroom Management:
- Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe classroom environment.
- Implement effective behavior management strategies that support a productive learning atmosphere.
Other Functions - Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary lesson planning and school-wide initiatives.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Support extracurricular activities and contribute to school community events.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Certification: - Valid state teaching certification in the relevant subject area or grade level.
Experience & Skills: - Proven classroom instructional experience and curriculum development expertise.
- Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in integrating educational technology into teaching and administrative tasks.
Responsibility - Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction and adapt methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Assess and document student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Develop and maintain an effective learning environment that supports academic and personal growth.
- Engage in collaborative planning, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents and guardians through conferences, progress reports, and digital platforms.
Work Environment - Primary work setting is a classroom within a public school serving a diverse student body.
- Regular interaction with students, colleagues, and parents is expected, along with participation in extracurricular and community activities.
- Frequent use of digital tools and educational technology for instructional and administrative purposes.
Salary & Benefits Salary is based on the negotiated agreement and determined by educational level and years of experience. Base salary for a beginning teacher with no experience is $44,558 for the 2025-2026 school year.
USD 417 Board of Education provides a single health insurance policy that includes dental coverage. The BOE also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Jay Doornbos, Principal, at 620-767-5149 or jay.doornbos@usd417.org