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5th Grade Teacher JobID: 511

+ Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grade 5

+ Date Posted:

1/13/2026

+ Location:

Woodside Middle School

+ Date Available:

07/14/2026

Job Title - 5th Grade Teacher

Reports to - Building Principal

Endorsement: 102 K-6 Teacher Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

+ Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships; works cooperatively with students, staff and the larger Saydel Community.

+ Projects a positive image as an educator in the Saydel Community School District.

+ Respects differing points of view.

+ Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds.

+ Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.

+ Contributes to a positive work environment.

+ Works independently, demonstrates initiative.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

+ Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

+ Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and to student learning.

+ Communicates learning goals to students and parents/families.

+ Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all learners.

+ Creates learning opportunities aligned with district standards and goals.

+ Designs learning activities that utilize technology in a meaningful way.

+ Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual student’s needs.

+ Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

+ Provides meaningful feedback to students within a multi-tiered system of supports.

+ Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

+ Establishes a classroom environment that is fair and promotes learning.

+ Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

+ Encourages parental/family involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/families.

+ Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

+ Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within the grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum.

+ Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

+ Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing policies.

+ Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.