Elementary Curriculum

Melville Elementary School District #5

Melville School is seeking an energetic and passionate teacher to join a supportive team of two teachers and two paraprofessionals. Melville is a small, rural K-8 school with a four-day school week and small class sizes. Currently educating approximately 22 students in a thriving ranching and agricultural community located 20 miles north of Big Timber.

The school can assist a successful candidate in finding housing.

The specific assignment will depend on fit for the district, candidate interest and previous experience.

Desired Qualifications

•   Valid Montana Teaching Certificate

•   Ability to teach multiple grade levels

•   Ability to effectively manage students and classroom responsibilities

•   Ability to work as a team player

•   Ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, trustees and parents

•   Must pass a background check

Benefits

•   Base Salary $33,000

•   10 days paid leave

•   Small class sizes

•   Supportive local community

•   Four-day school week Monday – Thursday

•   Little to no student discipline issues

Essential Functions:

•   Plans and develops course of study suitable for multiple grade levels following curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements.

•   Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.

•   Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law.

•   Shares with other teachers and paraprofessionals lunchroom, study hall and recess duty.

•   Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.

•   Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.

•   Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.

•   Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.

•   Supervises classroom paraprofessionals and volunteers.

•   Only minimal duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned