Interim 1st Grade Elementary Teacher (K-5)

Interim 1st Grade Teacher (Elementary, K-5)Provides standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction to students in grades K-5 to promote academic achievement, literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, positive learning behaviors, and readiness for continued educational success.Qualifications:Holds a bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee educator license with an endorsement covering the assigned work, or other credential authorized by Tennessee law, State Board of Education rules, and Tennessee Department of Education requirements;Demonstrates knowledge of the Tennessee Academic Standards, developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices, high-quality instructional materials, assessment, differentiation, and data-informed instruction;Demonstrates knowledge of Tennessee foundational literacy requirements, Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2), universal screening and progress-monitoring practices, and evidence-based support for students with diverse learning needs;Demonstrates the ability to implement IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner supports, accommodations, modifications, and other student-specific plans applicable to the assignment;Has strong written, verbal, presentation, organizational, technology, and interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, support personnel, and administrators; andMeets the physical and other requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Reports To: Building PrincipalFLSA Status: ExemptSchedule: 200 DaysEvaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with applicable state law, State Board of Education Rule 0520-02-01, State Board Educator Evaluation Policy 5.201, Board policy, and district procedures governing evaluation of licensed personnel.Essential Functions:Plans and delivers standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate instruction in assigned elementary subject areas using district-approved curriculum, high-quality instructional materials, and evidence-based instructional practices;Prepares lessons, learning experiences, and instructional materials that reflect grade-level standards, student needs, prior learning, and appropriate instructional pacing;Implements the district-approved Foundational Literacy Skills Plan and provides required foundational literacy instruction and support, as applicable to the assigned grade level and instructional responsibilities;For students in grades K-3, administers or supports administration of an approved universal reading screener during required assessment windows, as assigned, and uses screening data to inform instruction, intervention, and communication with families;Participates in required screening and instructional processes related to characteristics of dyslexia and provides or supports appropriate interventions in accordance with Tennessee requirements and district procedures;Implements Tennessee's Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) framework through high-quality Tier I instruction, universal screening, data-based decision-making, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school-based data teams, as assigned;Uses multiple measures of student learning, including formative and summative assessments, classroom performance, progress-monitoring data, and state or district assessment results, to evaluate learning and adjust instruction;Administers state-mandated, district, and classroom assessments fairly, ethically, and in accordance with required testing procedures and security requirements;Differentiates instruction and provides appropriate interventions, enrichment, scaffolds, and supports to address varied readiness levels, learning profiles, and academic needs;Implements accommodations, modifications, services, and instructional supports required by IEPs, Section 504 plans, English learner plans, and other student-specific plans and collaborates with appropriate service providers and support personnel;Supports English learners in accessing grade-level content and developing academic language in alignment with Tennessee English Language Development Standards and student-specific instructional plans;Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports positive student behavior, engagement, and social development;Uses positive, proactive, and developmentally appropriate classroom-management practices and follows district procedures for behavioral, safety, and crisis-response concerns;Evaluates student progress regularly, maintains accurate grades and instructional records, and provides timely feedback to students and parents/guardians;Maintains required attendance, grade, assessment, intervention, and other student records accurately, timely, and confidentially in accordance with Board policy, district procedures, and applicable law;Communicates regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student academic progress, attendance, behavior, strengths, needs, and available supports;Collaborates with grade-level teams, interventionists, special education staff, English learner staff, school counselors, administrators, related service providers, and other personnel to support student achievement and well-being;Supervises students appropriately in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeterias, assemblies, arrival/dismissal areas, field trips, and other school activities as assigned;Observes student health, safety, emotional, and behavioral concerns and follows school and district procedures for referral, response, documentation, and communication;Completes required child-abuse training and follows Tennessee mandatory reporting procedures for suspected child abuse, neglect, or child sexual abuse, including immediately notifying the school child abuse coordinator and making required reports to the Department of Children's Services and law enforcement as applicable under Tennessee law;Maintains student confidentiality and professional boundaries and safeguards student information in accordance with applicable law, the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, Board policy, and district procedures;Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics, including obligations to students and the education profession, ethical administration of state-mandated assessments, and reporting obligations required by law;Participates in faculty meetings, professional learning, parent conferences, data-team meetings, school improvement activities, and other required meetings and training;Uses instructional technology and district-approved digital resources appropriately to support teaching, learning, communication, assessment, and recordkeeping;Represents the school and district in a professional manner and contributes to a collaborative school culture focused on student learning and continuous improvement;Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must be physically present at the assigned school location during scheduled work hours to perform instructional duties, supervise students, collaborate with staff, and carry out job responsibilities;Complies with Board policies, school rules, administrative regulations, Tennessee law, State Board rules, Tennessee Department of Education requirements, and applicable federal law; andPerforms other work-related duties as assigned.Physical Demands:This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands may include pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, bending, reaching and/or handling, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, and responding promptly to student health and safety needs. Appropriate assistance and equipment should be used when needed and available.Temperament (Personal Traits):Adaptability to performing a variety of instructional, supervisory, assessment, communication, and recordkeeping duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure;Adaptability to accepting responsibility for planning, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting instruction and supports based on student needs and data;Adaptability to working collaboratively and respectfully with elementary students, families, colleagues, administrators, and support personnel;Adaptability to responding calmly and professionally to sensitive, confidential, behavioral, health, safety, and family matters; andAdaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based upon academic standards, student data, observation, professional judgment, and applicable requirements.Capacity and Ability Requirements:Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions, academic standards, instructional principles, student-support requirements, and applicable laws and procedures; analyze information; reason; and make sound judgments.Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and ideas and to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators in oral and written form.Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations and accurately interpret quantitative information related to grades, assessment, progress monitoring, attendance, and student data.