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Oklahoma State School Boards Association

Elementary Teacher

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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$61,035 / year median in Oklahoma

+11% projected growth

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Elementary Teacher Position Category Teaching - Upper Elementary Position Type Elementary Posting Start Date 7/15/2026 Posting End Date 8/31/2026 Position Start Date 8/10/2026 School District Paoli School District City, State Paoli , OK United States Description Paoli Public School is seeking a dedicated, highly effective Elementary Education Teacher. The ideal candidate is a skilled practitioner committed to fostering a high-expectations, supportive classroom culture where every student can achieve academic growth. This position reports directly to the Building Principal. It is evaluated annually in compliance with the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE) evaluation system. Key Responsibilities 1.
Instruction & Curriculum Alignment Standards-Based Design:
Design and execute rigorous, daily lesson plans aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS).
Active Monitoring & Adjustment:
Regularly assess student understanding in real-time. Actively monitor independent and guided practice, modifying instructional delivery on the fly to address gaps.
High-Leverage Routines:
Implement structured classroom procedures and routines to maximize academic learning time and maintain a highly focused, positive environment.
Differentiated Support:
Utilize data-driven small-group instruction and targeted interventions to meet the diverse needs of all learners. 2.
Classroom Culture & Student Relations High Expectations:
Cultivate a warm-strict classroom environment where academic effort is celebrated and positive behavior is explicitly taught, modeled, and reinforced.
Safety & Trust:
Build strong, respectful partnerships with students and families. Establish a predictable, physically and emotionally safe learning space. 3. Professional Growth & Collaboration
TLE & PL
Focus:
Collaborate annually with site administration to establish and execute a personalized Professional Learning Focus (PL Focus) aligned to the district's TLE qualitative rubric. Collaborative Teams (PLCs): Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities, data team meetings, and grade-level planning to align instruction vertically and horizontally.
Reporting & Compliance:
Maintain accurate, timely records of student attendance, progress, and interventions in accordance with district policies and Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) guidelines. Required Qualifications Batchelors elementary education Include the following materials with your application: Resume Include the following materials with your application: Reference List Include the following materials with your application: Teaching/Administration Certification Application Instructions Email documents to a.mcreynolds@paoli.k12.ok.us Contact Name Albert McReynolds Contact Email a.mcreynolds@paoli.k12.ok.us