Elementary Teacher K-6 / 2026-2027 SY

West Memphis School District; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Memphis School District is hiring an Elementary Teacher for grades K-6 for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time and located in West Memphis, Arkansas, with responsibilities across classroom instruction, curriculum design, and student progress assessment.

The role requires a valid teaching license or eligibility and reports to the Principal or assigned supervisor. The 190-day contract and district initiatives guide daily duties and collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effective instructional strategies aligned with objectives.
• Ability to participate in curriculum review and design.
• Strong assessment and progress reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study meeting individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Refer students for district services (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
• Stay current on instructional practices in education.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum alignment

Assessment & reporting

Education

Teaching license eligibility

Job description

Elementary Teacher K-6 / 2026-2027 SY

West Memphis School District District Wide - West Memphis, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description

Position Title

Teacher

Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible to receive a valid teaching license

Reports To

Principal and/or other Supervisor

Terms of Employment

190 days

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Other Job Functions

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Knowlton , HR Director
• Administration Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]