Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

Cannon County School District – Cannon South Elementary School – Bradyville, Tennessee

Job Details

• Job : 5569745
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• FLSA Status: EXEMPT
• Reports To: The School Site Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

The job of the Teacher – Elementary School is established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas, developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues and curriculum development;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Teacher Certification/Licenses

JOB GOAL: Educate all students.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit, and tracking budget expenditures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers and develops subject‑specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Constructs curriculum in the classroom environment to foster future growth and opportunities for students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations of student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem‑solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students for the purpose of providing an effective program that meets district requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g., altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, and providing information and/or direction.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of…