Elementary General Education Teacher

Elementary General Education Teacher (2026/2027 School Year)

Join the Gates Chili Central School District as an Elementary General Education Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The district is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community by celebrating and embracing differences and striving to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.

Under the general supervision of the Building Administrator, the teacher will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs of individual students, and creating a culturally inviting, flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. The teacher will provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Pay Range: $43,500 (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits (eligible if qualified):

• Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time

Full-time (10‑month work‑student calendar) 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty‑free lunch of 35 minutes.

• Administers elementary curriculum consistent with District goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is culturally diverse, safe, and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials according to NYS Standards.
• Instructs students in core subjects and other subject matters.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending professional development opportunities.
• Organizes and maintains accurate grading and attendance records as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parent/guardian involvement and ensures effective communication with students and families.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with school and district policies and establishes classroom behavior standards.
• Coordinates with other professional staff and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requests appropriate instructional materials and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests according to District testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Administrator and other district office administrators.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, analysis, and action planning.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to engage culturally diverse students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders.

• Certification/License: NYS Certification as an Elementary Teacher.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related discipline;
  Master’s preferred.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience at appropriate grade levels; experience working with diverse populations is desired.

Note:

The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.