Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher

• Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School (TJES)
• Status: 9 Months, Exempt
• Salary: per Salary Scale

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
• A valid North Dakota teaching credential authorizing instruction in a self-contained instructional setting for grades K-8 is required.

Summary of Duties:

• Provides intensive intervention learning experiences and teaches pre-reading, reading, language arts, and other general elements of academics in accordance with the ND state content standards.
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide a range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records.
• Prepares and provides progress reports. i.e., report cards; and other formal and informal assessment data to classroom teachers.
• Maintains electronic assessment data for access by parents as needed to strengthen communication between the home and the school.
• Communicates with classroom teachers on a weekly basis and communicates with parents along with the classroom teacher as needed.
• Incorporates the use of technology in the delivery of lessons.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school as appropriate.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop goals to be used in the performance evaluation process in accordance with district guidelines.
• Participates in faculty committees as appropriate.
• Selects library materials appropriate for the curriculum and necessary for fulfilling school objectives.
• Provides for cataloging of materials.
• Teaches library usage to students.
• Provides in-service to faculty members regarding materials available and possible ways to use these materials.
• Promotes use of the library by students and teachers.
• Evaluates & inventories collection annually; discarding out-of-date materials and establishes priorities for new acquisitions.
• Prepares a budget designed to meet the highest priority needs of the library.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
• Will occasionally need to work additional hours as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Will need to be able to bend, stoop and lift.
• Will need to walk outside during adverse weather conditions

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the TJES curriculum and experience teaching at Theodore Jamerson.
• Knowledge of the North Dakota standards and effective teaching practices is expected, as well as being familiar with PC format for computers. The TJES library is networked using the Info Lynx System/Cataloging system.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the school.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and school property.
• Make time available outside classroom hours to assist students.
• Meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with staff, students, and parents.
• Approach problem solving and conflict resolution positively.

Require Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Driver’s License (ND preferred)
• ND DOE Certification/Teacher Licensure

Additional Information:

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.

A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for jobrelated purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.

Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.

Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.

Upon selection, the applicant is responsible to obtain and complete a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,780.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Bismarck, ND 58504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person