Teacher- 4th grade at Union

Ponca City Schools•Ponca City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Union is now hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year for an EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY TEACHER. The teacher will provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district. This is a 10-month contract position with generally a 7-hour 20-minute day, exclusive of a 30-minute duty-free lunch. The role is classified as Exempt and will be evaluated annually pursuant to Oklahoma Law.

Requirements

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s)

Nice To Haves

Ability to administer CPR

Responsibilities

Establishes and implements classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning in an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares detailed weekly written lesson plans consistent with Oklahoma Academic Standards specifically designed to teach skills on course curriculum maps and timely submits plans to assigned principal.
Complies with and fully implements all Individualized Education Plans and behavioral or academic interventions.
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records and materials.
Handles routine classroom discipline fairly.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Attends and participates in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings and continually strives for professional growth.
Maintains complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records.
Provides professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures and communicates regularly with parents by means of notes, phone calls, conferences, and etc.
Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction, plans for student interventions, and communicates progress to parents.
Provides individualized and small group instruction, adapting the curriculum as needed.
Provides a technology enriched environment to support student learning.
Maintains availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Collaborates with other professionals to enrich and improve students’ academic progress.
Teaches and encourages good citizenship.
Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, learning centers and exhibits of student work.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.