What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher - Springdale Elementary School position at Claiborne County Schools?
A Tennessee public school 5th grade math and science teacher delivers integrated, high-quality instruction aligned with the state's academic standards. This educator works in an upper elementary or intermediate school setting, helping students transition from foundational skills to advanced abstract thinking.
Core Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Curriculum Delivery: Teach targeted 5th-grade math (fractions, decimals, volume) and science (matter, ecosystems, Earth systems).
- Standards Alignment: Design lesson plans strictly mapped to the Tennessee Academic Standards for Math and Science.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Guide students through three-dimensional science practices and the 8 mathematical practices.
- Lab & Material Management: Secure, organize, and safely manage materials for hands-on science labs and math manipulatives.
- Differentiated Instruction: Modify assignments to support exceptional learners, IEP/504 plans , and English language learners.
- Assessment & Analytics: Administer benchmark assessments and analyze student performance data to drive targeted interventions.
- Classroom Management: Establish strong, positive routines to maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
- Professional Collaboration: Partner regularly with 5th-grade Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to sync instructional pacing.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Math, Science, or a related field from an accredited university.
- Licensure: Valid teaching license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education .
- Endorsements: Practitioner or Professional license with an Elementary Education (K-5) or Middle Grades (4-8) endorsement.
- Background Check: Successful completion of a state-mandated fingerprinting and criminal background check.
- Schedule: Full-time, 200-day annual contract following the district's school year calendar.
- Evaluation: Monitored and scored annually using the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) rubric.
- Testing Focus: Accountable for student growth metrics tied to the spring TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) .