Third Grade (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Title Third Grade Teacher Position Function Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students. Essential Performance Responsibilities Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies in all courses of study Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate Creates effective lesson plans to guide daily instruction Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students Assigns lessons and corrects homework Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, records results, and informs parents of progress Maintains discipline in the classroom Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating Communicates with parents/guardians and schedules periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems Works with Special Education or ESOL teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are implemented in the classroom Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops Prepares classroom instruction to promote students’ success on state assessment exams Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district Completes all required reports as identified by building principal or school district Provides supervision in common areas to support school and district mission and goals Additional Duties Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors Equipment This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use. Travel Limited travel may be required. Physical and Mental Demands As outlined in on-site job analysis for Elementary Teacher Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Work in school building environments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 to 25 students Ability and patience to work interactively with students Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to understand the individual needs of each student Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them Qualifications Valid Kansas State teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9), Elementary Education (K-6), Elementary Education Unified (K-6), or Early Childhood Unified (K-3) required Classroom teaching experience preferred Bachelor's Degree required FLSA Status Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr Wichita Public Schools - USD259