5th/6th Grade Elementary Teacher

Idaho Falls School District 91; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 in Idaho is seeking an energetic Teacher for a 5th/6th grade combo. This position reports to the Building Administrator and participates in implementing district curriculum, assessments, and reporting.

The successful candidate will support student achievement through engaging instruction and a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with staff and parents, and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate endorsed for appropriate levels and subjects.
• Highly qualified status.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students assigned for instruction.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for classroom paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Accepts reasonable student supervision assignments that are necessary for the safe management of the school.
• Designs lesson plans as an instructional aid. When absent, provides the substitute with lesson plans or complete directions to carry on the educational program of the teacher.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with students, staff, & 

Education

Idaho Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: To be determined
• Date Available: To be determined
• TITLE: Teacher 5th/6th Grade Combo

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate endorsed for appropriate levels and subjects.
• Highly qualified status.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator.

JOB GOALS

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students assigned for instruction.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for classroom paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Accepts reasonable student supervision assignments that are necessary for the safe management of the school.
• Designs lesson plans as an instructional aid. When absent, provides the substitute with lesson plans or complete directions to carry on the educational program of the teacher.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher and the Idaho Code of Ethics.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will be in accordance with the placement on the Teacher's Salary Schedule commensurate with years of experience and education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of board policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.