Elementary Classroom Teacher - Pioneer Elementary (2026-27 School Year)

Bismarck Public Schools•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Pioneer is excited to pursue our next teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year. There is one current position available at Pioneer, with the exact grade level assignment of our position to-be-determined. At this time it is likely the position will be for 4th grade. However, potential internal movement or other changes of teaching staff could alter the exact grade level available, therefore any and all candidates interested in the potential of 1st, 2nd, or 4th grade are encouraged to apply. Final grade level would be determined prior to an offer or hiring completion. This position will start August 14th, 2026. New Teacher Orientation will be held August 11th, 12th and 13th. A teaching contract is 187 days. External candidates are allowed to bring in up to 17 years of contracted K - 12 teaching experience. Applicants for teaching positions will be asked to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment. You should receive an email prompting you to complete this survey. This is timed and takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. You only need to complete the survey one time and then it will show as completed on all applications. Additional information on the BPS benefit package is posted on the District website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/about-bps/departments/human-resources/employee-benefit-summaries Job Goal To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for physical, intellectual, and social-emotional growth and maturation.

Requirements

A valid ND teaching certificate
Bachelor's degree

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.