Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

The Cape Girardeau Public School District is seeking a Middle School Teacher for the 2024-25 academic year. The grade level to be taught will be determined later.

The Middle School Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate (Elementary 1-6 or Middle School 6-8)

• Successful student teaching completion

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management

• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students

• Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and data bases

• Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

• LETRS Certification and/or Orton-Gillingham Certification

• Experience with Google Workspace and/or Canvas Learning Management System

General Information:

To apply for this position visit www.capetigers.com (Careers)

Application deadline: Open until filled