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4551 K - 5 Elementary School Teacher JobID: 2474 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/K-5 Classroom Date Posted: 7/14/2026 Location: Arlington Elementary Date Available: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: 07/31/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide NOTICE OF VACANCY Jackson Madison County School System Deadline: Until Filled TITLE: Elementary School Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal SUPERVISES: N/A TERM: 10 months (200-day contract), Exempt JOB GOAL: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree as required by the State of Tennessee Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable EVALULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom. Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students. Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches. Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents. Facilitates parent/student/teacher conferences. Continues professional development. Follows policies established by Jackson Madison County School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education. Performs other related duties as assigned. The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/17/2026
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$94,000 – $126,000/yr
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Leadership
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