Classroom Teacher - Sullivan School District
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Elementary School Classes
Job Title: 4th Grade Teacher
Beginning: Aug 12, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Elementary Education
District: Sullivan School District
Sullivan, MO 63080
Telephone: 573-468-5171 EXT 6102
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Job Description:
SUMMARY:  To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs for each child, every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Other duties may be assigned.
Instructional Skills:
  • Teaches District approved curriculum.
  • Prepares for classroom instruction.
  • Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
  • Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
  • Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
  • Uses a variety of materials.
  • Uses instructional time effectively.
  • Motivates students to learn.
  • Communicates effectively with students.
  • Provides evaluative feedback to students. 
Classroom Management:
  • Organizes classroom to promote learning.
  • Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Manages student behavior constructively.
Interpersonal Relations:
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents and patrons.
Professional Responsibilities:
  • Participates in professional development activities.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
  • Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
  • Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
  • Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns, as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.