4th Grade Teaching Position

Position Title: Fourth-Grade Teacher Reports To: Building Principal Contract: Certified teaching contract

Position Summary The Fourth-Grade Teacher provides engaging, standards-aligned instruction that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of all students. The teacher creates a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment; uses assessment data to guide instruction; collaborates with families and colleagues; and demonstrates professional practices consistent with the Missouri Teacher Standards and district expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards and district curriculum.
• Teach fourth-grade English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other assigned content areas.
• Use research-based instructional practices, including explicit instruction, modeling, guided practice, independent application, and frequent checks for understanding.
• Provide differentiated instruction, interventions, enrichment, and accommodations to meet diverse student needs.
• Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and student ownership of learning.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, provide feedback, and adjust instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement, attendance, behavior, and communication.
• Establish clear expectations, consistent routines, and developmentally appropriate classroom-management practices.
• Create a respectful learning environment in which students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to take academic risks.
• Integrate technology and instructional resources appropriately to increase engagement and support learning.
• Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, counselors, instructional coaches, administrators, and other professionals.
• Participate in professional learning communities, faculty meetings, professional development, committees, and school activities.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress, strengths, needs, and concerns.
• Implement Individualized Education Programs, Section 504 Plans, English learner supports, and other required student plans.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, recess, arrival, dismissal, field trips, and other assigned duties.
• Follow district policies, building procedures, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the building principal or superintendent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate in Elementary Education or eligibility to obtain appropriate certification.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards, LETRS, UFLI and developmentally appropriate elementary instruction.
• Effective written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Ability to use student data and technology to support instructional decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous elementary classroom or student-teaching experience.
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices.
• Experience with differentiated instruction, collaborative teaching, intervention systems, and positive behavioral supports.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.

Professional Expectations The successful candidate will demonstrate dedication to student learning, high expectations for every child, collaboration, professionalism, flexibility, integrity, and a willingness to contribute positively to the school community.