4th Grade Teacher-Riverside

Young World Physical Education; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux City Community School District Riverside Elementary School in Sioux City, IA is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher to lead instruction and implement district curricula to maximize student learning.

You will plan lessons, assess student progress, communicate with families, and collaborate with staff to improve achievement and professional growth within a supportive, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching certificate and state licensure.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or approved content area.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range and daily instructional plans aligned to curriculum guidelines.
• Use varied teaching strategies to reach diverse learners and promote understanding.
• Monitor student progress with formative assessments and differentiate as needed.
• Maintain attendance, records, and progress reports per district requirements.
• Communicate with parents to reinforce learning and progress outside class time.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development activities.
• Contribute to school committees and school-wide improvement efforts.
• Provide a supportive and respectful classroom environment that fosters student growth.

Skills

Content knowledge

Planning & Instruction

Assessment & Data Analysis

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Professional Growth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Sioux City Community School District Riverside Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

4th Grade Teacher-Riverside

Sioux City Community School District Riverside Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884836

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The teacher is the educational leader in the classroom and will ensure that the Sioux City Community School District programs and curricula are implemented in a way that maximizes student-learning experiences. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment. Consistent with the Department of Education and Sioux City Community School District policies, the teacher will work within an established framework for the delivery of educational services which support student learning. Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, the teacher will demonstrate a strong commitment to planning for the improvement of student achievement.

Organizes and presents instruction in an instructional environment which helps students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain long-range and daily instructional plans. Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the district and state.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies such as group work, lecture, mini-lessons, exploration, questioning, discussion, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other cooperative teaching techniques. Focuses learning on the next concept beyond that which the student already knows.
• Use a variety of formative assessment strategies and continually evaluate student's academic and social growth, using differentiated instruction to allow students to apply current knowledge.
• Maintain records for student attendance, evaluations, report cards, discipline records, and documents required by the School Board or Department of Education using prescribed formats.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Communicate with parents through a variety of methods or means in order to develop a positive reinforcement of interest in student's progress.
• Maintain clear, firm, and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulate during classwork to check all students’ performance; use oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; pose higher level questioning.
• Provide feedback on in-class work to encourage student growth; regularly provide prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; affirm a correct oral response appropriately; provide sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, or allowing more time.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees.
• Cooperate with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils address social, emotional and academic issues.
• Attend scheduled professional development and make use of materials and techniques that improve the educational program. Maintain professional competence through self-selected professional growth activities. Continue intellectual and professional development and pursue further education in a primarily academic discipline.
• Participate in evaluating resources in order to deliver the desired curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for the implementation of the Sioux City School District’s student achievement goals.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom and resource management.
• Engages in professional growth.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in elementary education, or an acceptable content area. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. The individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

The individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, the employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, [phone], [e-mail] . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefanie Verros
• 627 4th Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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