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4th Grade Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Tulsa, OK, United States


4th Grade Teacher
Jenks Public Schools East Elementary - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Position
Teacher

Reports To
Principal

Supervises
None

Qualifications

Hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma teaching certificate.

Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.

Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each student.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Instructional Planning and Preparation
Plans for and executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem‑solving, and performance skills related to short and long‑term objectives, while connecting current learning to prior learning.

Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with Oklahoma Academic Standards, district standards and objectives, and data‑based instructional needs of students.

Plans consistently to address the diverse learning needs of students using flexible groupings that allow for differentiated instruction; including accommodations and modifications for specific sub‑populations of students (SPED, ELD, Gifted).

Prepares materials and equipment before the start of the lesson.

Collaborates with other members of the team to plan and contribute to team meetings in meaningful ways.

Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters, seating charts, behavior plans, emergency plans, and identification of diverse learning groups.

Uses pacing guides and primary sources consistent with district expectations.

Embeds literacy, mathematical practices, and science process skills into lessons.

Instructional Delivery and Implementation

Uses assessments to evaluate student learning and groups students flexibly according to data obtained and provides timely feedback from assessments to students.

Regularly integrates technology into student instruction.

Consistently conveys a positive view of learning to students.

Uses higher‑level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.

Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.

Adjusts lessons based on daily feedback from student assessments.

Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning.

Monitors students’ independent practice by moving about the room.

Classroom Management and Student Interaction

Establishes a classroom climate where students are engaged and expectations are clear.

Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to recess, lunch, and specials and maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.

Interacts with students, colleagues, and families positively and professionally.

Professional Learning and Collaboration

Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards and leading practices.

Participates in professional learning and constructively contributes to collaboration.

Finds ways to contribute to the profession.

Compliance and General Responsibilities

Follows the procedures, practices, and guidelines outlined by the school, district, state, and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.

Exhibits consistent reliability‑based patterns of behavior (punctuality, dependability, complying with timelines and deadlines).

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms
Nine (9) months a year. Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by the Board through the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Jenks Classroom Teachers Association.

FLSA Qualification
Exempt

Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Jenks Public Schools Board of Education’s policy on Staff Evaluation (2.20) and by Oklahoma State Law.

Physical Demands
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type
Full‑Time

Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

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