What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Curriculum position at Montana Office of Public Instruction?
Shepherd Elementary School has an opening for the 2025-2026Â school year.Â
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Description
The Shepherd School District is a Class B school in southeastern Montana. Shepherd School District is comprised of two separate school districts; a PreK-8th grade Elementary district, and a 9-12th grade High School district. There
are a total of about 800 students attending school in grades PreK-12 on one campus.
Shepherd Public School is the heart of the community. It is a small community located just outside of one of Montana’s largest cities, Billings. Most activities in the community happen within and around the school as the focal point.
The applicant must possess or be in the process of obtaining a valid State of Montana teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements. Applicants need to confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, openly and positively to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement as well as know current curriculum and instructional practices. They also need to establish classroom goals and objectives, evaluate and record student progress; collect and interpret a variety of data prepare reports for parents/guardians or for administrative purposes.
Salary Information
First-year teacher salary is $37,457 for a Bachelor’s degree and $42,536 for a Master’s degree. Shepherd pays for up to 7 years of experience at a Master’s level with 10 extra credits at $51,616. The district provides a Professional Development stipend.
Work Schedule
Shepherd’s teacher work schedule is from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and 7:30 am to 2:45 pm on Fridays, or as contracted by Shepherd School District. The school year runs from Labor Day to Memorial Day. The applicant will be asked to work extra hours to perform some of the duties that come with being a teacher in a school district.
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Job Requirements
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid State of Montana teaching certificate with an endorsement in K-8 elementary education. Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum. Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning. Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, and students from diverse social backgrounds.
Foster an educational environment conducive to learning. Plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include “at-risk†or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans.
Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established programs or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.
Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
Participate in site-based decision-making processes.
Shepherd Schools contributes $780 per month towards our medical, dental, and vision plans. We also offer supplemental insurance.Â
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Description
The Shepherd School District is a Class B school in southeastern Montana. Shepherd School District is comprised of two separate school districts; a PreK-8th grade Elementary district, and a 9-12th grade High School district. There
are a total of about 800 students attending school in grades PreK-12 on one campus.
Shepherd Public School is the heart of the community. It is a small community located just outside of one of Montana’s largest cities, Billings. Most activities in the community happen within and around the school as the focal point.
The applicant must possess or be in the process of obtaining a valid State of Montana teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements. Applicants need to confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, openly and positively to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement as well as know current curriculum and instructional practices. They also need to establish classroom goals and objectives, evaluate and record student progress; collect and interpret a variety of data prepare reports for parents/guardians or for administrative purposes.
Salary Information
First-year teacher salary is $37,457 for a Bachelor’s degree and $42,536 for a Master’s degree. Shepherd pays for up to 7 years of experience at a Master’s level with 10 extra credits at $51,616. The district provides a Professional Development stipend.
Work Schedule
Shepherd’s teacher work schedule is from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and 7:30 am to 2:45 pm on Fridays, or as contracted by Shepherd School District. The school year runs from Labor Day to Memorial Day. The applicant will be asked to work extra hours to perform some of the duties that come with being a teacher in a school district.
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Job Requirements
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid State of Montana teaching certificate with an endorsement in K-8 elementary education. Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum. Current knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning. Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction. Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, and students from diverse social backgrounds.
Foster an educational environment conducive to learning. Plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include “at-risk†or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans.
Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implement established programs or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training; continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation; remain current in methods and techniques of instruction.
Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, in an open and positive manner to provide guidance, evaluation, and encouragement of student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
Participate in site-based decision-making processes.
- Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and SEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.Â
Shepherd Schools contributes $780 per month towards our medical, dental, and vision plans. We also offer supplemental insurance.Â
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Salary : $37,457
