Elementary Library / Media Specialist

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher k-5

Date Posted:

3/31/2026

Location:

Three Forks Elementary

Elementary Library / Media Specialist Posting

Salary: DOE; $42,856 (26-27 base salary)

Contract Days: 165

Daily: Three Forks operates on a four day school week, Monday through Thursday

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Reports To: K-5 Principal and K-12 Superintendent

Job Closes: Upon Being Filled

Job Descriptions:

1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher

2026-2027 school year

School: Three Forks Elementary School

Recruitment:To the public

Essential Functions:

Teaches the appropriate grade-level/subject area curriculum as outlined by Three Forks Elementary School through a partnership with the Montana Educational Consortium. The successful candidate will need to provide 21st century educational pedagogy using effective lesson/unit plan development and strategies with clearly defined learning targets/objectives.

A detailed effective classroom management plan, safety procedures, and behavior expectations, experience with MTSS in the school setting is a plus.

The successful candidate will need to work creatively, cooperatively, and establish positive relationships with colleagues and guardians of students.

Participates in school and district professional development activities. Attends building and district meetings as required.

Supports Special Education students by implementing IEP and 504 plans.

Supporting teachers that effectively use 21st century educational technology in their classes to meet the common core standards are a benefit. Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal, which may include, but are not limited to the following: teacher duties, school-wide projects and activities, and conduct parent teacher conferences.

Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.

Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.

Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.

Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.

Integrate educational technologies into teaching methods, based on sound instructional system designs.

Develop educational technology strategies within the district.

Qualifications:

Job Goal: To establish an effective rapport with staff, students, and parents while developing student skills that are fundamental at the specific level.

Bachelor's degree in Education; AND, State of Montana Educator license with appropriate library endorsement(s).

Equipment Used:

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

Mental/Motor Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefit package includes: District pays 100% of the Monthly Health Insurance Premium for Single Coverage, employees may qualify for a district contribution to an HSA, district-paid life insurance with a benefit of $20,000. Dental, vision & supplemental life insurance are available at the employee's cost. Retirement; Discretionary Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities and possible Student Loan Forgiveness.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program: Three Forks Public Schools receive federal Title 1 funds which is one criteria for eligibility in the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.

Three Forks is a Class B district, PK through 12th grade, with approximately 775 students.

Three Forks, Montana is located 30 miles west of Bozeman by way of Interstate 90. An historic small town community, Three Forks is rich in history. Nearby Missouri Headwaters State Park preserves the historic place where Lewis and Clark discovered the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin rivers creating the headwaters of the 2,300 Missouri River.

This area of Big Sky Country offers fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, rafting, and much more for the outdoor enthusiast. Annual events include the Three Forks Rodeo Dayz NRA Rodeo and Streetdance, Headwaters Country Jam, and Downtown Christmas Stroll.

Candidates Need to Submit The Following Information:

Letter of Interest for the position to: (Steve Fanning K-5 Principal)

Resume

District Application (The application can be found at the following URL:

3 Letters of Recommendation

Copy of teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one through OPI.

College Transcript

** Additional Extra Curricular Coaching Opportunities exist both at the middle and high school levels.

**Please send all application materials to Elementary Principal, Steve Fanning

Contact Information:

Steve Fanning, Elementary Principal

Phone: ext 126

Fax:

212 East Neal

Three Forks, Montana 59752

This district DOES NOT accept the online Montana Jobs for Teachers Universal Application.

The Three Forks School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age.