5th Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher - Literacy

5th Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher - Literacy Storm Lake Community School District Elementary School - Storm Lake, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5732711

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

May 22, 2026 2:17 AM (UTC) Job Description About Our District Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, committed to ensuring all students achieve at grade level. We seek educators who embrace innovation, value students' cultures and identities, and believe in collective responsibility for every learner's success. Join a student-centered district where strong relationships and meaningful family partnerships drive impactful teaching. Position Summary The 5th Grade Literacy Teacher supports Storm Lake Community School District's commitment to ensuring all students achieve at high levels within a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. This role designs and delivers rigorous, engaging literacy instruction aligned to grade-level standards while fostering a love of reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking. The teacher builds strong relationships with students and families, uses assessment data to monitor student growth, and provides differentiated support to meet diverse learning needs. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to embrace innovation, strengthen instructional practices, and uphold collective responsibility for every learner's academic and social-emotional success. Essential Responsibilities Student Learning & Achievement Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students achieve grade-level expectations. Use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Provide differentiated supports to ensure access and success for all learners. Relationships & Culture Establish a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment that values students' cultures and identities. Build strong, trusting relationships with students that support academic and emotional growth. Promote positive behavior and restorative practices. Family & Community Engagement Communicate consistently and effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals. Engage families as partners in supporting grade-level achievement. Professional Collaboration & Growth Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes. Participate in professional learning aligned to district priorities. Uphold collective responsibility for the success of all students in the school. Professional Expectations All employees of Storm Lake Community School District are expected to: Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions. Maintain confidentiality and protect the dignity of students, families, and colleagues. Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, families, and staff. Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school climate. Collaborate with colleagues and embrace collective responsibility for student success. Engage in continuous professional growth aligned to district priorities. Adhere to district policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Qualifications Valid Iowa Teaching License Terms of Employment Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-time