Elementary Classroom Teacher - 3rd Grade

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

Elementary Classroom Teacher - 3rd Grade JobID: 1237

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Lawton Elementary School

Position: Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
Reports to: Heather Olson, Elementary School Principal
Classification: Teacher
Wage: $43,431 - $80,648; per LEA Master Agreement 2024-2027
Starting Date: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS

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