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Elementary Teacher

Currently accepting applications for potential vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit I Salary Scale: $61,074 - $105,331, 10-month work year, 7.5 hours per day

Washington County Public Schools provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being. For complete details, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary.
 
OVERVIEW: At Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), we educate and empower each student to achieve independence and contribute to a diverse and evolving society. Our teachers cultivate learning communities that spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and inspire success. Our teachers are instrumental in cultivating a culture of belonging where every student feels valued, respected, and supported by creating a safe and welcoming environment. This position plays a crucial role in motivating and guiding students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES: 

Academic Excellence:

• Engage each student in high-quality, authentic, and relevant learning experiences to prepare them with the skills, knowledge, and habits to maximize student success.
• Foster academic achievement by setting high standards, removing barriers, and providing rigorous, relevant, evidence-based, and innovative instruction.
• Set ambitious goals for instruction and student learning, effectively planning and monitoring progress.
• Recognize and adapt to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students learn and thrive.

• Maintain a continuous focus on the safety and well-being of our students while creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Foster physical, emotional, and social health, contributing to a positive school climate.
• Set clear, consistent, and high standards for all students.
• Exhibit fair, firm, and consistent behavior to promote self-discipline, build community, and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Plan activities and use materials that reflect the unique backgrounds and identities of all students. Create opportunities for student voices to be heard, valued, and actively engaged.

• Commit to continuous learning and growth, perseverance, as well as seeking and implementing feedback.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented. Take accountability.

• Build strong connections and collaborative relationships to identify and address barriers that impact student learning and success.
• Partner with caregivers and the community to develop strong and meaningful connections. Create opportunities for stakeholders to feel valued, heard, and actively engaged.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligibility for MSDE teacher licensure in appropriate field; content knowledge in the field of specialization.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and emotional control; maintain organization and punctuality.
• Understanding and commitment to the goals and values of Washington County Public Schools.

• Engage in extended periods of sitting or standing. Move comfortably throughout the building and grounds to fulfill various responsibilities.
• Utilize sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively, including seeing, reading, hearing, and talking.
• Maintain emotional control and composure under stress.
• Travel district-wide, as needed, to participate in professional learning and other activities.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work extended or irregular hours when necessary.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Teacher performance is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.