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2026-2027 Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-5)

@ Geary County Schools
Junction City, Kansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:participate meetings, obtain resources, keep informed
Requirements Summary:Teach K-5 in elementary; Kansas teaching certificate with endorsement; collaborate with staff; maintain confidentiality; use technology; manage deadlines; communicate with stakeholders.
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    2026-2027 Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-5) JobID: 4348
  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching/K-5 Classroom

  • Date Posted:
      1/6/2026

  • Location:
      Elementary Schools

  • Date Available:
      August 2026

  • Closing Date:
      When Filled

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    2026-2027 School Year

    Geary County USD 475

    Job Description

     
    Classification:                         Certified
    Division/Department:              Elementary Education K-5
    Job Category:                          Teacher
    FLSA:                                     Exempt
     
    Title:                                         Elementary Teacher (K-5)
     
    Qualifications:                         *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
                                                    Health certificate on file in Devin Center
                                                    *Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements
     
    Reports To:                             Building Principals
     
    Supervises:                              Students K-5
     
    BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
    To provide engaging instruction that will allow each student to achieve his or her highest potential
     
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
                The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.       
     
                The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
     
    CRITICAL SKILLS
    1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
    2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
    3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
    4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
    5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
    6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
     
     
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                1.  Planning and preparation based upon students’ needs
                            Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
                            Select instructional goals
                            Demonstrate knowledge of resources
                            Assess student learning using appropriate measures
                2.  Classroom Environment
                            Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport       
                            Establish a culture for learning
                            Establish and maintain classroom procedures
                            Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
                            Organize space for learning
                3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs
                            Communicate clearly and accurately
                            Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
                            Engage students in learning
                            Provide timely feedback to students
                            Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
                4.  Professional responsibilities
                            Follow contractual responsibilities
                            Engage in reflective practice
                            Maintain accurate records
                            Communicate with families
                            Engage in professional development activities
                            Maintain appropriate licensure
                            Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
                           
    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
    2. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Elementary Education
    3. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
    4. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
    5. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
    6. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
    7. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips.
    8. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
    9. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to
    Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
    Acceptable use of technology
    Sexual and racial harassment
    Child abuse reporting
    1. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
     
     
    Term of Employment:             Teacher Contract
     
    Salary Range:                          Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
     
    Evaluation Frequency:            Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.
     
     
    Updated 2-6-2020
    Notice of Nondiscrimination
    Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000