Description: The Tipton R-VI School District is seeking elementary teacher applicants for an elementary teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year. All positions are open until filled. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (Pre-K-3) or Elementary Education grades 1-6
• Valid DESE Teaching Certification or eligible to receive on a DESE-approved timeline - verification must be in place at the time of interview

General Expectations:

• Provide instruction to elementary level students. Ability to emphasize reading, writing and math skills at the expected grade level.
• Ability to adapt to a technology-based environment; Smartboard, iPad, Tablets, Chromebooks. 
• Attend professional development meetings on a regular basis.
• Exemplary work attendance. 
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Knowledge in developing formative and summative assessments.
• Knowledge in the development of the district-level curriculum. 
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards for elementary grade levels. 
• Create and implement a classroom management plan.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district, parents and community.
• Communicate and plan with a cooperative grade level teacher.  
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner.
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other assistance teams as requested. 
• Implement special education plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy.
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
• Participate in after School Tutoring.
• Participate in the Summer School Program.

 Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise students at all times.
• Participate in before and after school supervisory positions.

Other Skills and Abilities: 

• Be able to identify the needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Move around the classroom
• Be able to present information to students and co-workers.
• Ensure that activities conform to district and state guidelines.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Attendance:

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.