Teacher - Elementary

Positions Begin 2024-2025.
Salary: Commensurate with Salary Schedule.
Schedule under negotiation for 2024-2025.
Current salary shown here: 2023-2024 Salary Matrix.
Exempt, benefits-eligible, 187 days + 8 holidays + 4 personal days.
This position is under the Teacher's Retirement System.
Internal Screening Begins 4/22/2024 Open Until Filled Job Responsibilities: Provides direct instruction to K-5 students integrating grade level Montana Common Core Standards and school wide learning goals through the robust use of instructional technology.
Collaborates with staff to ensure technology instruction is tied to Common Core standards.
Provide opportunities for K-5 students to become proficient in keyboarding.
Provides mentoring and training to instructional staff to help in the full integration of technology in all K-5 classrooms.
Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of programs, services, and initiatives related to technology integration.
Uses knowledge about current ideas, trends, methods, programs, materials, and equipment for technology integration to ensure optimum instructional delivery.
Works with building principal, instructional coach, IT Department and other staff members to enhance school wide goals through the integration of technology.
Works with building principal, instructional coach and K-5 staff to facilitate school wide technology assessment systems.
(e.
g.
STAR Reading and Math, SBAC and etc).
Provide support for technology request and upkeep of all technology systems in the building.
Models effective instruction incorporating technology integration.
Meets the diverse needs of students in the classroom by providing an appropriate learning environment.
Provides quality instruction through effective lesson plan development and outcome based strategies.
Establishes effective classroom management, safety procedures and behavior expectations.
Works creatively, cooperatively, and establishes positive relationships with colleagues and guardians of students.
Participates in school and district professional development activities.
Attends building and district meetings as required.
Supports Special Education students by implementing IEPs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to utilize technology tools/applications, which include but are not limited to: Smart Board interactive whiteboards, iPads, Desktop and netbook computer workstations, Interactive Student Clickers, Document Cameras, Video Production, Podcasting, etc.
Ability to implement standard based instruction and assessment.
Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
Ability to work as a contributing member of effective teaching teams.
Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Ability to follow directions.
Skill, dedication and aptitude for working with students.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with people with a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; AND, State of Montana Educator license with appropriate endorsement(s).
Preferred Qualifications: Recent successful classroom experience in an elementary setting.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 40 pounds.
Primary Location RUSSELL Salary Range Per Year Shift Type Full-Time