Early Literacy Intervention Classroom (KinderREADy) Teacher

Early Literacy Intervention Classroom (KinderREADy) Teacher
Various Locations
2025-2026 School Year
Year-Round Insurance; TRS Retirement; Discretionary/Sick Days

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Montana Teaching Certificate (P-3 preferred, K-8 accepted)
2. Bachelor's degree in Education
3. Successful teaching experience

JOB GOAL: To create a flexible pre-K program and a class environment favorable to
learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils
to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for
further education in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships
with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):
1. Teach reading, language arts, and mathematics to pupils in a classroom,
utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees and other
appropriate learning activities.
2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law,
administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.
3. 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.
4. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the
available time for instruction.
5. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a
functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and
prepare progress reports.
7. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss
pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
8. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in
assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
9. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive
displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
10. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Select and requisition books and instructional aids.
12. Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working
day.
13. Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing
program.
14. Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
15. Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job: standing 50 percent or more and ability to move around a
classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities" for the internal application (currently employed by BPS in a regular position or a contracted long-term BEA assignment) or the online application for external applicants. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

• Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.