2026- 2027 4th Grade Teacher, Gracemor Elementary
About The Position
The 4th Grade Teacher creates a flexible elementary-grade program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for upper elementary education according to their abilities, and maintains good relationships with parents and staff. The teacher teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science using the Board-adopted course of study and other appropriate learning activities, and instructs pupils in citizenship and other required subject matter. The role includes planning and adapting instruction, supporting individual and small-group learning, maintaining an effective classroom environment, assessing and documenting pupil progress, communicating with parents, and collaborating with professional staff. The teacher also supports pupil activities, district testing and curriculum development, maintains professional competence, follows district policies and safety practices, and may perform other assigned duties. The work environment is a typical office/school environment. Salary and work calendar are established by the Board of Education; benefits are provided according to Board policies.
Requirements
- Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level; the posting also lists a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Regularly walk, hear, and speak, and have close, moderate, and distance vision ability.
- Ability to travel between district facilities; the position involves a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.
Responsibilities
- Teach communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science using the Board-adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter required by state law and district regulations and procedures.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to pupils’ needs.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
- Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning environment.
- Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and addressing health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Create an environment for learning with functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintain professional competence through district-provided in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
- Administer group standardized tests according to the district testing program.
- Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsor pupil activities.
- Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
- Comply with good safety practices and all district rules, regulations, and policies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits according to Board policies.
- Public School Retirement System (PSRS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
