5th Grade Teacher - Shellsburg Elementary JobID: 440
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Classroom Teacher
Date Posted:
3/18/2026
Location:
VSCSD Shellsburg Elementary School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
Job Description: Elementary Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
STATUS: Full Time, Salary
DATE REVISED: April 8, 2016
BASIC FUNCTION:
Help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development in a safe, productive and well-organized education program that aims to benefit all students.
SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university.
Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
Successful student teaching and/or prior teaching experience.
Completion of Child Abuse Reporting Training.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
188-Day Contract.
The VSCSD Board of Directors in negotiation with the VSEA establishes salary & work year.
EVALUATION: The Building Principal evaluates the performance of this job.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Maintain a "service orientation" and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
Attend seminars, trainings, classes, and professional development as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements and maintain licensure.
Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.
Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
Lecture, demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Prepare, administer, and correct tests, and record results.
Assign lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
Teach rules of conduct.
Maintain order in classroom and on playground.
Counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Keep attendance and grade records as required by school.
Coordinate class field trips.
Plan and coordinate the work of associates and others in the classroom.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to dial, answer and communicate via a telephone in a clear, precise voice.
Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Able to work outdoors for periods of time to perform functions such as Bus Duty and Recess Supervision.
Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primary work setting is the Assigned Attendance Center but duties at times may require working within various attendance centers in the district or accompanying students to special events such as work experience or field trips.
May be required to ride a school bus or drive school vehicles to carry out responsibilities of the position.
Able to work outdoors for periods of time to perform functions such as Bus Duty and Recess Supervision.
May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
