TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Elementary Teachers

Trenton Elementary School

Term of Employment: Two Hundred (200) Days Contract

Immediate Supervisor: Building Level Principal

Qualifications: Tennessee Licensure for Elementary

Highly Qualified for Grades K-4

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Trenton Special School District policies and philosophy.

Skills:

Be a mature individual
Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
Have effective interpersonal skills
Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality
Have the ability to work with students
Have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency or composure.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Planning and implementing the daily program using current state standards
Planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies
Attendance is an essential function of this job
Supervise the classroom
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the District at all times
Treat all children with dignity and respect
Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children. Maintain a neat and organized classroom.
Supervise activities to ensure safety at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to:

In case of an emergency, must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need
Work with children on the floor
Work outdoors in any variety of weather
Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
Climb up and down stairs
Have mobility required to ensure the safety of children
Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children
Assist in bus loading and unloading
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities

General Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Evaluation: Conducted by the building level administrators and Central Office supervisory staff.

Applications should be completed on line at www.trentonssd.org. Transfer requests should be sent to Tim Haney, Director of Schools at 201 W. Tenth Street, Trenton, TN 38382. For further information call (731) 855-1191 or email [email protected] or contact Paul Pillow at (731) 855-0971 or email [email protected]. Transfer requests will be accepted through the close of business hours June 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, national origin, gender or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.