Certified Public School Teacher

**Consider Valley View Elementary School as your new teaching home!**Nestled in a rural ranching and farming community along the Flathead River and somewhat equidistant between Polson and Ronan, this K-6 school warms the hearts and nurtures the minds of approximately 40 students. Students are nurtured by certified teachers who are gifted education specialists, a teaching team of 3 certified Teachers and Paraprofessionals. The Valley View Elementary School focus is educating the whole child while improving student academic performance.Parent Support Is One Of The Gifts Of Valley View School. They Engage In Fund Raisers To Support The School, And They Purchase Items To Help The School To Help Kids Grow. As a School Community, We Take Pride In Growing Our Children, Valley View PRIDE**P**ositive thinking**; R**ural beauty and tranquility**; I**ndependent goals**; D**etermined learners**; E**very one working together**!**Job Description**: Valley View Elementary School District #35, is looking for a highly motivated person to join its teaching team. He/She should be a team player with an open mind, who is willing to assist in all aspects of a multi-grade classroom environment for 2025-2026. Specific duties determined by Applicant's strengths.Academic Qualifications**: Candidates must have Certification in Elementary Education K-8 and hold a Montana Teaching license or have the ability to obtain one. The successful candidate must also pass a background check.Supplemental Information**: The school district is on a 4 day school week, Monday to Thursday 7:30-4:30, with field trips that may fall on Fridays.Compensation**: STARS base salary has been adopted; Teachers Retirement System contribution; possible stipends for extra leadership responsibilities and Special Education endorsement.This position qualifies for the **Quality Educator Loan Assistance Program** authorized by the Montana Legislature. The program provides for up to $3,000 of state funded loan repayment at the end of the first year of teaching, up to $4,000 at the end of the second year, and up to $5,000 at the end of the third year.Benefits**: Health Insurance and Loan Forgiveness Program with the State of Montana.Closing Date: until filled________To apply for this position or ask for additional information, email Lake County Supt. of Schools, Carolyn O. Hall at lacosupt@lakemt.gov for an application or call 406-883-7262.Applications can be emailed back or mailed to Attn: Carolyn O. Hall 106 4th Ave. East Polson, MT 59860 or FAX to 406-221-5913.