5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher - Angus Valley Elementary

5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher – Angus Valley Elementary Sand Springs Public Schools, Angus Valley Elementary, 412 West 55th Street, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063 Job Details Job ID: 5704112 Job Title: 5th Grade Science / Social Studies Teacher Reports To: Principal Angela Hobson Supervises: Assigned paraprofessionals, volunteers, and students Contract: 180 days, 7 hours daily Employment Status: Exempt Posting Date: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Application Deadline: Posted until filled Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026 Job Description Position available for the 2026-2027 school year. Essential Responsibilities Establish and implement classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning in an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepare detailed weekly written lesson plans consistent with Oklahoma Academic Standards, specifically designed to teach skills on course curriculum maps, and timely submit plans to the assigned principal. Comply with and fully implement all Individualized Education Plans and behavioral or academic interventions. Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records, and materials. Handle routine classroom discipline fairly. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Attend and participate in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings, and strive for professional growth. Maintain complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance, and discipline records. Provide professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures, and communicating regularly with parents through notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. Utilize professional behavior in all school-related interactions. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and board policies and procedures. Use formative and summative data to guide instruction, plan student interventions, and communicate progress to parents. Provide individualized and small-group instruction, adapting the curriculum as needed. Provide a technology-enriched environment to support student learning. Maintain availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Plan and coordinate teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. Collaborate with other professionals to enrich and improve students’ academic progress. Provide distance learning as necessary. Perform all other tasks as a supervisor may assign. Essential Job Functions Participate in curriculum review and design. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Plan a program of study that meets the students' individual needs, interests, and abilities. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and provide progress reports as required. Refer students for alternative services offered by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading). Effectively implement district initiatives. Effectively collaborate with department and grade-level teachers. Other Job Functions Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations. Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Serve on committees as assigned. Remain current on instructional practices in education, e.g., instructional technology. Qualifications Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s), Elementary Certification. OSBI Background check. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Physical Demands Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift and move up to 25 pounds. Occasional Requirements: Lift and move up to 25 pounds; ability to administer CPR. Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information. EEO Statement Sand Springs Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Position Type Full-time Contact Information Principal: Angela Hobson Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education