4th Grade Teacher (2026-2027)

Job Description TITLE: K-5 Teacher DEPARTMENT: Teaching, Learning and Accountability EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

Position Summary Create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Principal Supervises: Classroom, students, volunteers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches district approved curriculum
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of para-pros, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student. Elementary School District 159 Excellence in Education Since 1869 "To Educate, Empower and Inspire the Whole-Child"
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instruction program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts Degree Valid Teaching Certificate

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS Work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.

• The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of other people.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Noise level is moderate to loud.
• Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Elementary School District 159 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description should not be interpreted as all -inclusive or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job and is subject to change as the needs of the em ployer and requirements of the job change. Incumbents may be required to perform job -related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbe nt/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.