Elementary Curriculum

Trout Creek, Montana, is in the Lower Clark Fork Valley in northwest Montana. Trout Creek School is home to about 30 students in grades Early Kindergarten through 8th. Even though we are a smaller school, we are an active school in a great community.

We are accepting applications for an Early Literacy Teacher

• Certified Base salary of $30,695.56

• Small class size

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance available

Trout Creek School District Position Description

Position Title: Early Literacy Teacher

Reports to: Lead Teacher

Summary: Creates a flexible grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, staff and school community; and motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for appropriate grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and

administrative regulations and procedures of the District.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and mall group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of

newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for

individual education plans.

• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Classroom, students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts degree.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Teaching Certificate and, if applicable, necessary endorsements.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom they are assigned.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents, skill in oral and written communication.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Trustees policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee:

• Is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.

• May occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV carts.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.