Art Teacher (K-8)

Southside School; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County School District Southside School in Lebanon, TN seeks an Elementary K-5 teacher focused on literacy and numeracy development, implementing district curricula and assessment practices. You will collaborate with staff to support diverse learners and maintain standards-aligned instruction across grades K-5.

Starting immediately, candidates must hold a Tennessee educator license with endorsement and demonstrate strong collaboration, classroom management, and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee educator license with an endorsement covering the assigned work, or other credential authorized by Tennessee law.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Tennessee Academic Standards, developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices, high-quality instructional materials, assessment, differentiation, and data-informed instruction.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tennessee foundational literacy requirements, RTI2, universal screening and progress-monitoring practices, and evidence-based support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to implement IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner supports, accommodations, modifications, and other student-specific plans applicable to the assignment.
• Has strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, technology, and interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, support personnel, and administrators; and

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction in assigned elementary subject areas using district-approved curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Prepares lessons, learning experiences, and instructional materials that reflect grade-level standards, student needs, prior learning, and appropriate instructional pacing.
• Implements the district-approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan and provides required foundational literacy instruction and support, as applicable to the assigned grade level and instructional responsibilities.
• For students in grades K-3, administers or supports administration of an approved universal reading screener during required assessment windows, as assigned, and uses screening data to inform instruction, intervention, and communication with families.
• Participates in required screening and instructional processes related to characteristics of dyslexia and provides or supports appropriate interventions in accordance with Tennessee requirements and district procedures.
• Implements Tennessee's RTI2 framework through high-quality Tier I instruction, universal screening, data-based decision-making, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school-based data teams, as assigned.
• Uses multiple measures of student learning to evaluate learning and adjust instruction.
• Administers state-mandated, district, and classroom assessments fairly, ethically, and in accordance with required testing procedures and security requirements.
• Differentiates instruction and provides appropriate interventions, enrichment, scaffolds, and supports to address varied readiness levels, learning profiles, and academic needs.
• Implements accommodations, modifications, services, and instructional supports required by IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner plans, and other student-specific plans and collaborates with appropriate service providers and support personnel.
• Supports English learners in accessing grade-level content and developing academic language in alignment with Tennessee English Language Development Standards and student-specific instructional plans.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports positive student behavior, engagement, and social development.
• Observes student health, safety, emotional, and behavioral concerns and follows school and district procedures for referral, response, documentation, and communication.
• Maintains student confidentiality and professional boundaries and safeguards student information in accordance with applicable law, the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, and district procedures.
• Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, including obligations to students and the education profession, ethical administration of state-mandated assessments, and reporting obligations required by law;

Skills

Differentiation

RTI2 knowledge

IEP/504/ELL supports

Data-informed instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee educator license with endorsement

Job description

Art Teacher (K-8)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965168

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher (Elementary, K-5)

JOB GOAL

Provides standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction to students in grades K-5 to promote academic achievement, literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, positive learning behaviors, and readiness for continued educational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee educator license with an endorsement covering the assigned work, or other credential authorized by Tennessee law, State Board of Education rules, and Tennessee Department of Education requirements;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Tennessee Academic Standards, developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices, high-quality instructional materials, assessment, differentiation, and data-informed instruction;
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tennessee foundational literacy requirements, Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2), universal screening and progress-monitoring practices, and evidence-based support for students with diverse learning needs;
• Demonstrates the ability to implement IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner supports, accommodations, modifications, and other student-specific plans applicable to the assignment;
• Has strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, technology, and interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, support personnel, and administrators; and
• Meets the physical and other requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

REPORTS TO Building Principal

FLSA STATUS Exempt

SCHEDULE 200 Days

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with applicable state law, State Board of Education Rule 0520-02-01, State Board Educator Evaluation Policy 5.201, Board policy, and district procedures governing evaluation of licensed personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and delivers standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction in assigned elementary subject areas using district-approved curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and evidence-based instructional practices;
• Prepares lessons, learning experiences, and instructional materials that reflect grade-level standards, student needs, prior learning, and appropriate instructional pacing;
• Implements the district-approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan and provides required foundational literacy instruction and support, as applicable to the assigned grade level and instructional responsibilities;
• For students in grades K-3, administers or supports administration of an approved universal reading screener during required assessment windows, as assigned, and uses screening data to inform instruction, intervention, and communication with families;
• Participates in required screening and instructional processes related to characteristics of dyslexia and provides or supports appropriate interventions in accordance with Tennessee requirements and district procedures;
• Implements Tennessee's Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) framework through high-quality Tier I instruction, universal screening, data-based decision-making, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school-based data teams, as assigned;
• Uses multiple measures of student learning, including formative and summative assessments, classroom performance, progress-monitoring data, and state or district assessment results, to evaluate learning and adjust instruction;
• Administers state-mandated, district, and classroom assessments fairly, ethically, and in accordance with required testing procedures and security requirements;
• Differentiates instruction and provides appropriate interventions, enrichment, scaffolds, and supports to address varied readiness levels, learning profiles, and academic needs;
• Implements accommodations, modifications, services, and instructional supports required by IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner plans, and other student-specific plans and collaborates with appropriate service providers and support personnel;
• Supports English learners in accessing grade-level content and developing academic language in alignment with Tennessee English Language Development Standards and student-specific instructional plans;
• Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports positive student behavior, engagement, and social development;
• Uses positive, proactive, and developmentally appropriate classroom-management practices and follows district procedures for behavioral, safety, and crisis-response concerns;
• Evaluates student progress regularly, maintains accurate grades and instructional records, and provides timely feedback to students and parents/guardians;
• Maintains required attendance, grade, assessment, intervention, and other student records accurately, timely, and confidentially in accordance with Board policy, district procedures, and applicable law;
• Communicates regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student academic progress, attendance, behavior, strengths, needs, and available supports;
• Collaborates with grade-level teams, interventionists, special education staff, English learner staff, school counselors, administrators, related service providers, and other personnel to support student achievement and well-being;
• Supervises students appropriately in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeterias, assemblies, arrival/dismissal areas, field trips, and other school activities as assigned;
• Observes student health, safety, emotional, and behavioral concerns and follows school and district procedures for referral, response, documentation, and communication;
• Completes required child-abuse training and follows Tennessee mandatory reporting procedures for suspected child abuse, neglect, or child sexual abuse, including immediately notifying the school child abuse coordinator and making required reports to the Department of Children's Services and law enforcement as applicable under Tennessee law;
• Maintains student confidentiality and professional boundaries and safeguards student information in accordance with applicable law, the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, Board policy, and district procedures;
• Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, including obligations to students and the education profession, ethical administration of state-mandated assessments, and reporting obligations required by law;
• Particip