First Grade (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Title

• First
• Grade
• Teacher
• Position
• Function: Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.
• Essential
• Performance
• Responsibilities: 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
• Additional
• Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment

This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

• Limited travel may be required
• Physical and
• Mental
• Demands: 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