Innovative 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher (Interim)

Watertown Elementary; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County School District Watertown Elementary in Watertown, Tennessee seeks an Interim 5th Grade Math/Science Elementary Teacher for K-5 coverage starting immediately with interim dates through 02/24/2027. The role requires a valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement and a 200-day schedule.

The incumbent will teach elementary math and science, develop lesson outlines aligned with state curricula, assess student progress, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of his/her immediate supervisor.
• Develops and maintains a safe and supervised classroom environment conducive to learning and maintains discipline in the classroom, on the playground, etc.
• Prepares a teaching outline for the course of study, in accordance with state and local curricula guidelines.
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies and materials.
• Assigns lessons and corrects papers.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and records results.
• Adminsisters diagnostic tests.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and reports to parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education.
• Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and reports, as appropriate;
• Fosters cooperative social behavior;
• Discusses students' academic and behavior problems with parents and suggests corrective action, as appropriate;
• Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect;
• Attends work regularly and on-time;
• Meets assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops;
• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner;
• Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations; and
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Wilson County School District Watertown Elementary in Watertown, Tennessee seeks an Interim 5th Grade Math/Science Elementary Teacher for K-5 coverage starting immediately with interim dates through 02/24/2027. The role requires a valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement and a 200-day schedule.

The incumbent will teach elementary math and science, develop lesson outlines aligned with state curricula, assess student progress, and communicate with families.