Elementary Teacher

Carroll County Schools; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll County Schools is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher to join our local school site. The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned instruction, maintaining a positive classroom climate, and supporting student growth across grades K-5.

The teacher will plan, assess, and differentiate to meet diverse learners in a structured environment. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, using a variety of instructional strategies, and collaborating with colleagues to support

Qualifications

• Subject area knowledge required for elementary subjects.
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Experience planning and delivering instruction aligned to standards.
• Proficiency with current educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students.
• Plan with deep knowledge of content and delivery.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections.
• Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment.
• Utilize diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to guide instruction.

Skills

Subject area knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Valid Georgia professional certification in Elementary Education

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher K-5
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: TBD

Elementary Classroom Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB OBJECTIVES

To teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategic Goal Area I –Student Achievement

• 1. Plan with deep knowledge of content and delivery
• 2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum
• 3. Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections
• 4. Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment
• 5. Use an organizing framework to plan instruction
• 6. Plan assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum
• 7. Demonstrate research-based strategies
• 8. Engage higher-order thinking skills
• 9. Utilize appropriate differentiation
• 10. Utilize flexible grouping practices
• 11. Utilize accessible technology
• 12. Demonstrate high expectation
• 13. Communicate learning expectations
• 14. Provide effective feedback
• 15. Utilize diagnostic assessment strategies
• 16. Utilize formative assessment strategies
• 17. Utilize summative assessment strategies
• 18. Utilizes data to design interventions
• 19. Promote academic progress across all content areas—GPS and Non-GPS

Strategic Goal Area II – Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• 1. Foster a sense of community and belonging
• 2. Establish relationships with families and community
• 3. Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents and public
• 4. Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, parents and public
• 5. Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline and attendance

Strategic Goal Area III – Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• 1. Maintain a positive learning environment
• 2. Maximize instructional time
• 3. Help students take responsibility for behavior and learning

Strategic Goal Area IV – Continuous System and School Improvement

• 1. Grow professionally through job-embedded learning
• 2. Enhance knowledge and skills through professional learning
• 3. Work collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student success
• 4. Actively supports the school improvement plan
• 5. Any additional duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the system or individual school

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• 1. Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• 2. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• 3. Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• 4. Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
• 5. Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)

Valid Georgia professional certification in Elementary Education

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed)

Local school site

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance)

Current Technology

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed for this job specifically)

• Subject area knowledge
• Communication skills

Name of Evaluation Instrument used for this job description:

Teacher Keys Effectiveness System

FLSA: Exempt