Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Elementary teachers in our District are high energy, passionate about the growth and development of our students, and engage in culturally responsive behaviors to ensure academic and health and wellness needs are met for all students.

Through the context of elementary classroom education, the teacher will plan, develop and impart researched-based classroom pedagogy proven to foster an enriching academic and social experience for all students.

Successful candidates will have, at a minimum:

• Missouri Elementary Certification, e.g., 1-6, K-6, or K-8, B-3

• Teaching experience or equivalent in an urban environment

• Superior interpersonal relationship skills

This highly effective and AMAZING teacher will:

• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs

• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement

• Implement the District's Instructional Core goals and objectives to ensure student learning

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools, as prescribed by the school's Professional Learning Community values and beliefs

• Demonstrate the ability to reduce the academic achievement gap

• Participate in District and building professional development activities

• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating parent conferences, Open House, grading deadlines, etc.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

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