What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at Victor School District #7?
Elementary Curriculum
Live and Teach in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana.
Victor School is on a 4-day week.
Job Title: Elementary School Teacher/ Middle School English Teacher (Grades 6–8)
Reports To: Building Principal / Superintendent
Position Summary
The Elementary School Teacher plans, organizes, and delivers engaging, age-appropriate instruction to students in elementary grades. This position fosters academic, social, emotional, and physical growth within a safe, inclusive learning environment. The teacher aligns classroom curriculum with Montana Content Standards and integrates local context, including Montana's constitutional mandate for Indian Education for All (IEFA).
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Design and deliver standards-based daily lesson plans in core subjects: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Integrate Indian Education for All (IEFA) perspectives, history, and culture across subject areas in accordance with Montana state law (MCA 20-1-501).
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, educational technology, and hands-on activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Differentiate instruction for English Language Learners, gifted students, and students with IEPs or 504 plans in collaboration with special education personnel.
Classroom Management & Culture
- Establish and maintain clear rules, routines, and behavioral expectations to create a positive, safe, and productive classroom climate.
- Promote positive social-emotional development, conflict resolution skills, and respectful interactions among students.
- Manage classroom materials, technology, and equipment responsibly.
Assessment & Data Analysis
- Administer formative and summative assessments to measure student achievement and growth.
- Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, target intervention strategies, and track progress against district benchmarks.
- Complete report cards, progress reports, and cumulative records in a timely manner.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral expectations, and classroom events via conferences, phone calls, and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with grade-level team members, specialist teachers, counselors, and administrative staff during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Participate in staff meetings, district committees, and required professional development workshops.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or an aligned field from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid Montana Elementary Curriculum Teaching Certification.
- Background Check: Successful clearance of a state and federal fingerprint background check as required by Montana law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of child development and elementary pedagogy.
- Proficiency in classroom technology tools (e.g., interactive whiteboards, learning management systems, student data software).
- Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching practices and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and young learners.
Compensation & Working Schedule
- Salary: Placed on the district certified teacher salary schedule based on degree level and accredited teaching experience. We accept up to 7 years of experience for placement.
- Benefits: Montana Public Employees' Retirement System (TRS), comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, paid discretionary leave.
- Term: 10-month contract with a 4 day week.
Pay: $42,863.00 - $49,395.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,863 - $49,395