3rd Grade Teacher: Collaborative, Data-Driven Class Leader

Lawton Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Community School District seeks an Elementary Teacher for 3rd grade to join our team. The teacher will report to the Elementary School Principal, contribute to a positive classroom culture, and deliver instruction aligned with district standards.

Responsibilities include planning with a teaching partner, supporting diverse learners, using data to guide instruction, and maintaining strong communication with families. Immediate starting date offered with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for third-grade instructions
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction, differentiated instructions, and assessment practices
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan, teach, and share responsibility for student success with a teaching partner
• Ability to organize and manage a larger classroom community using purposeful grouping, clear routines, and coordinated instruction
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide papaprofessionals, clarify responsibilities, and support effective delivery of instruction
• Demonstrated skill in meeting a wide range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through targeted instruction and proactive classroom supports
• Ability to use assessment datea collaboratively to plan instruction, monitor progress, and adjust interventions and enrichment
• Ability to collaborate with special education staff and other service providers to implement student supports and accommodations
• Strong interpersonal skills, including flexibilty, openness to feedback, and the ability to problem-solve constructively within a team
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and maintain consistent, effective communication within families
• Experience in co-teaching, team teaching or coordinating paraprofessional support preferred
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of literacy development and effective elementary mathematics instruction, including connecting mathematical concepts to real-world applications
• Creates learning opportunities that develop students' collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Plans instruction aligned with district curriculum and grade-level expectations

Skills

Teaching certificate

Literacy instruction

Differentiated instruction

Assessment practices

Collaborative planning

Classroom management

Behavior support

Using assessment data

SPED collaboration

Communication with families

Co-teaching experience

Literacy-math integration

Real-world math connections

Curriculum alignment

Job description

Lawton Community School District seeks an Elementary Teacher for 3rd grade to join our team. The teacher will report to the Elementary School Principal, contribute to a positive classroom culture, and deliver instruction aligned with district standards.

Responsibilities include planning with a teaching partner, supporting diverse learners, using data to guide instruction, and maintaining strong communication with families. Immediate starting date offered with competitive compensation.