Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

The Columbus School District has a full time 3rd Grade Elementary School Teacher for the Columbus Elementary School beginning the 2026-2027 school year. This position will teach various general education subjects including, reading, writing, math, science and social studies in the 3rd grade curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in instructional strategies.

Our District''s mission in partnership with the community is dedicated to creating students to be community, career, and college ready. The teachers are a highly collaborative group, working together to plan curriculum. Teachers promote rigor for academic success and value the One to World laptop program which provides students with innovative learning opportunities.

Columbus is located on the Crawfish River, just 25 minutes northeast of Madison and 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The Columbus School District encompasses an area of approximately 135 square miles in Columbus, Dodge and Dane Counties. Five major highways connect Columbus to anywhere you want to go in Wisconsin. Highways 151, 60, 16, 73 and 89 all lead to Columbus. Columbus also has an Amtrak station.

All qualified applicants, including recent college graduates, are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Wisconsin teacher license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction that is subject or grade-level appropriate and broad knowledge of related curricular area. Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• College transcripts.

• Information regarding prior job experience and related experiences.

• Basic skills with technology for student instruction and teacher management. Maintain knowledge of software and equipment used to perform duties, such as: student information systems, SMARTboards, E-Mail, and office equipment/software as assigned.

• Successfully completes employee background check.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary duties include planning and preparation, managing classroom environment, instruction, and adhering to professional responsibilities.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Adheres to applicable state and federal laws, Department of Public Instruction regulations, Board and administrative policies/rules, and unit/department requirements.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, reports, and projects, and successfully communicates these objectives to the students. Teacher's role is to make curriculum and instruction interesting and relevant for student engagement.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic subject matter as specified in state law, standards, and the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• Establishes a positive student-teacher rapport and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.

7. Plans, develops, and organizes lessons and instructional materials to provide for large and small group instruction in order to best meet the needs of students. Prepare lesson plans and units that reflect a logical sequence of essential learning targets and activities that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

• Design and deliver high quality instruction for all assigned, adhering to Individualized Educational Plans (IEP's), or other personalized plans for students.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and administer them in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner.

• Participates in the administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the district and state testing program.

• Assesses and evaluates pupils' academic, social, emotional growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares required progress reports.

• Communicates student academic and behavioral expectations and progress to students.

• Communicates with parents through conferences including obtaining parental input and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.

• Cooperates with other professional staff members in identifying and assessing pupil needs, and when appropriate, refers pupils for special education evaluation and services.

• Attend required meetings and participate actively in workgroups, grade level work, or subject related assignments.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service training and educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

• Continuously seeks knowledge about current best practices and applies as appropriate.

• Participates cooperatively with the building principal in the evaluation process.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• Plan appropriate evaluation procedures to assess both student learning and teaching effectiveness.

• Participates in the budget process and selects and completes requisitions for instructional and classroom materials.

• Supervises pupils in each school activity.

• Participates in staff meetings, curriculum development, and other district and building committees as requested.

• Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students, records, and other school matters.

• Know, understand, and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.