Third Grade (2026-2027 School Year)

Eligible for $3,000 Hard to Fill Signing Bonus for Internal and External applicants.

• →Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies in all courses study
• →Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate
• →Creates effective lesson plans to guide daily instruction
• →Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• →Assigns lessons and correct homework
• →Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
• →Maintains discipline in the classroom
• →Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
• →Communicates with parents/guardians and schedule periodic meetings to discuss student progress  and/or problems
• →Works with Special Education or ESOL teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
• →Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• →Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
• →Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
• →Completes all required reports as identified by building principal or school district
• →Provides supervision in common areas to support school and district mission and goals

• As outlined in on-site job analysis for Elementary Teacher
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work in school building environments

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 to 25 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

• Valid Kansas State teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education or (K-6) Elementary Education Unified (K-6) or Early Childhood Unified (K-3 classes only) required
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required

FLSA Status: Exempt