2024 - 2025 School Year

Primary Objective: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops appreciation of good literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English.

Essential Functions

• Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by the school district.
• Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborate with other faculty in delivery of proper instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs.
• Implement curriculum and instruction in a way consistent with District's mission statement.
• Show empathy for and understanding of students.
• Share ideas and observations with students, parents and colleagues.
• Develop with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
• Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents. 
• Assess student performance often and objectively.
• Continue intellectual and professional development in primary academic discipline.
• Follow guidance and policies established by the Board of Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Respect and support all students.
• Strong instructional skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate a positive learning and teaching environment.

Certification

• Bachelor's Degree
• Missouri Teacher Certification (9-12 English)

Work Calendar: 193
Benefits: Eligible
FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Untill Filled