Elementary Teacher Southwest Elementary-5th grade

IMDiversity Inc.; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Tennessee is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary Teacher for grades PK–5. The role involves preparing lessons, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with staff to implement state standards.

The teacher will monitor student progress, administer assessments, and communicate with parents to support student success. A Tennessee teaching license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Active Tennessee teaching license or ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be Highly Qualified in this area.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans aligned to state standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Instruct students using research-based strategies.
• Monitor student progress and provide interventions.
• Collaborate with administrators, coaches, and teachers.
• Administer and develop subject-specific assessments.
• Communicate with parents and families about student growth.
• Support school improvement goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

TN teaching license or ability to obtain

Job description

Elementary Teacher Southwest Elementary-5th grade
Until Filled (CST)Fayette County, TN, USAAccording to salary scheduleSalaryFull Time
Fayette County Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our advancing school system. The successful candidates will join a professional organization dedicated to student success. They will be expected to perform duties customary to an elementary teacher in PK to 5th grade. Those duties include preparing lessons toward mastery of the state standards, collaborating with other faculty, small group instruction, differentiating instruction and providing interventions, working with administrators and coaches to improve performance, monitoring students, and collaborate and communicate with parents and other stakeholders. Developing and administering assessments is also required.

An active TN PK-5 teaching license is required for the applicable grade level or the ability to obtain a TN teaching license.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Fayette County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, disability, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position of program for which the application has been made.

TITLE: Elementary Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERM

10 months

JOB GOAL

The responsibilities of an elementary educator are: creating lesson plans, differentiating instruction, instructing students according to the state standards, organizing and managing the learning environment, monitoring student progress and providing interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Hold appropriate Tennessee certification license
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills
• Be Highly Qualified in this area

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Description: Elementary School Teacher

1. 1. Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
2. 2. Commitment to high student achievement & support for all students.
3. 3. Knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
4. 4. Ability to exercise various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.
5. 5. Create a secure classroom climate and respond to inquiries from a variety of sources.
6. 6. Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
7. 7. Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
8. 8. Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
9. 9. Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
10. 10. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
11. 11. Prepares a variety of written materials to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
12. 12. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
13. 13. Plan, develop, implement, and monitor with student success as your goal.
14. 14. Use available technology in your lessons.
15. 15. Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Family Collaboration Perseverance Service

P.O. Box 9 10425 Hwy. 76 S Somerville, TN 38068 office 901-465-5260 fax [phone] www.fcsk12.net

Fayette County Public Schools

Attendance at Work

FCPS values on-time arrival, regular attendance, and adherence to work schedules. Meeting
attendance and punctuality standards is important for maintaining productivity and building a
strong team. Employees are expected to be on time for their assigned hours and ready to execute
their duties and functions. Consistent attendance is key to an efficient work environment and
promotes fairness across our team.

Working Environment

This job is performed in a standard office environment and in a generally clean and healthy
environment. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.