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Future Elementary Teacher 2027/2028 School Year

El Dorado Public Schools

Any School

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Job Details

Job ID:

5944524

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Teacher

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Paraprofessionals at times

WAGE/HOUR STATUS

Non-exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT

190 days

Classification:

Licensed

HOURS:

7:50 am

•3:25 pm

SALARY:

$51,000

•$55,040

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

A teacher is responsible for educating students while holding the belief that every student deserves an education which provides rigor, encourages resilience, and fosters responsibility. They also facilitate a safe space to learn, where communication, collaboration and critical thinking are used to push their students to be their very best.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Certification:

Bachelor's Degree, Arkansas Teacher's License

Other Requirements Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures

Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills

Well-organized and committed

Creative and energetic

Strong moral values and discipline

Arkansas Teaching License

Any other requirement as listed by the Arkansas Department of Education

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

Learning styles

Appropriate learning strategies

Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Advanced technology skills to track student attendance and grades Leadership skills and patience for working with students

Ability to:

Develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students in theories, methods and tasks

Effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas

Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students' various learning needs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom, administrative regulations and Board Policy.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Prepares lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives and assisting in selecting of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

Prepares for instruction for each class

Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units and projects

Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles and capabilities of students

Encourages students to explore learning opportunities and career paths

Creates, assigns and grades various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects

Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention

Tracks and evaluates student academic progress

Leads parent-teacher meetings

Maintains positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors

Manages student behavior

Creates and maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment

Communicates regularly with parents

Helps students improve study methods and habits

Administers assessments to evaluate students' progress

Attends and participates in professional, in-service, and faculty meetings

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods

Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aids and/or lab assistants

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to move around inside on hard surface and industrial carpeted surfaces, and to travel at a brisk walking pace relatively long inside distances, without needing to stop or rest. (If applicable: Must be able to perform sustained CPR with the subject on the floor.) Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$51,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required