Virtual Learning Instructor - 2026-2027 School Year

Job Title:                    Secondary Teacher Grades 9 - 12                  

Responsible to:          Building Administrator, High School Principal         

Qualifications:          

Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in Secondary Education.                                               

Primary Function:

To provide a quality instructional program for students; to complete teaching duties necessary to the district’s educational program.

General Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of multiple content areas.
• Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students.
• Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to successfully meet the educational needs of the students.
• Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning; climate of respect and fairness.
• Assess learning outcomes of students.
• Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.
• Utilize technology.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Keep all appropriate records.
• Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal.
• Work collaboratively with school staff.

Specific Duties:

Program Operation

• Prepares for classroom instruction.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Participates in the development of education plans which are appropriate to the students’ abilities and needs.
• Provides for individual differences.
• Tailors instruction to fit the Missouri Learning Standards and district curriculum.
• Implements instructional objectives effectively.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of multiple content areas.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Motivates students.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Provides evaluative feedback to students.

Monitoring and Managing Student Learning

• Align instruction and assessments with the Missouri Learning Standards and Carthage R-9 adopted curriculum.
• Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate.
• Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.
• Meet student needs through differentiated instruction.

Classroom Environment

• Manage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner.
• Actively engage and keep students on task.
• Utilize instructional time effectively.
• Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes.
• Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians.

Professional Responsibility

• Engage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration.
• Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community.
• Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
• Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.

Evaluation

• Performance of this position will be evaluated according to board policies and the Carthage R-9 School District adopted model of Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.