1st Grade Teacher @ Meadowlark Elementary School
Liberal USD 480•Liberal, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Meadowlark Elementary School is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year. This position is located in a Rural Opportunity Zone and offers a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The teacher will report to the Building Principals.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate endorsement.
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- ESOL Endorsement preferred
- $500.00 annual stipend bonus for Kansas ESOL licensed employees
Responsibilities
- Communicates high expectations to all learners
- Incorporates appropriate use of technology
- Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
- Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
- Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
- Administers standardized test in accordance with district testing protocol
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
- Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
- Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
- Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
- Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Maintains confidentiality
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign on bonus
- $500.00 annual stipend bonus for Kansas ESOL licensed employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
