Alternative Education 5th-6th Grade Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Tennessee is seeking an Alternative Education 5th-6th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold an Illinois State certificate and a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating effective teamwork, instructional delivery, and classroom management skills. Responsibilities include teaching, assessing student learning, and communicating with parents. This role supports student development in a dynamic classroom environment while adhering to all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Illinois State certificate to teach at the elementary level.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the school staff.
• Other requirements as the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in compliance with curricular requirements.
• Evaluate student work and facilitate their learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Participate in curriculum development at building and district levels as required.
• Participate in development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations on an elective or volunteer basis.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Instructional delivery

Classroom management

Planning skills

Ability to evaluate students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois State certificate

Job description

Job Information

Alternative Education 5th‑6th Grade Teacher 2026‑2027 School Year. JobID: 10007.

Position Type: Alternative Education / K‑12.

Date Posted: 3/13/2026

Date Available: 08/2026

Title

Certificated Elementary Teacher – 500.032.

Qualifications

• Illinois State teaching certificate qualifying the teacher to teach at the elementary level.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Other requirements as the Board may establish.

Reports To

The Elementary School Principal.

Supervises

• Students
• Student Teachers
• Volunteers
• Assists the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants.

Liaison

Parents – communicates with parents as deemed necessary or when requested by parents or administrators.

Job Goal

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Teach in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and District 61.
• Remain current on research, new developments, and literature on education.
• Comply with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board‑Employee Agreements.
• Participate in curriculum development at building and district levels as required.
• Participate in development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations on an elective or volunteer basis.

Instructional Functions

• Instructional Delivery – use principles of learning and sound instructional techniques.
• Human Skills – stimulate students, bring enthusiasm, provide care and respect.
• Planning Skills – develop goals and objectives based on student needs and learning styles; provide individual and group learning experiences.
• Evaluation of Students and Programs – construct and use diagnostic and achievement tests; maintain and interpret records.
• Managing the Classroom – control and structure the learning environment and enforce self‑discipline.

Terms of Employment

Salary based upon Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated agreement.

Evaluation

Employees in continuing contractual service evaluated at least once every two years; not in continuing service evaluated yearly.

Physical Demands

Requires handling people, objects, equipment; bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds; walking and standing 50–75% of shift; requires vision and hearing skills.

Mental Demands

Supervise children at all times; manage multiple simultaneous activities; handle accidents and emergencies.

Work Environment

Busy and occasionally noisy environment; requires supervision of all students at all times.

Contract

Falls under Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract – 2022‑2026. Salary schedule attached above.