4th Grade Teacher - Murphy Elementary (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools•Bismarck, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking a dedicated 4th Grade Teacher for Murphy Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, starting August 14th, 2026. This role is ideal for an educator passionate about making a difference in students' lives and contributing to a strong educational team. The position involves a 187-day teaching contract, with New Teacher Orientation held on August 11th, 12th, and 13th. External candidates can have up to 17 years of contracted K-12 teaching experience recognized. Applicants will be required to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment, for which an email prompt will be sent. This assessment takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and only needs to be completed once.

Requirements

A valid ND teaching certificate
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Up to 17 years of contracted K-12 teaching experience can be brought in by external candidates.

Responsibilities

Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Daily lesson plans are essential to an organized, effective teaching situation. Plans must be complete enough so that a substitute teacher can take over the class if necessary.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the immediate supervisor.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and on the campus in a fair and just manner.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members.
Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning complying with Bismarck Public Schools' professional growth program.