2026-2027 Resident Educator

Isaac School District; Alley (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaac School District is looking for a Resident Educator in Missouri to serve as a K-8 teaching professional. This role focuses on instructional continuity and provides support during teacher absences, transitioning daily between grades and subjects. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and a valid K-8 teaching certificate. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, maintaining a positive learning environment, and participating in professional development. The position offers variety while adhering to district standards and equitable treatment for all individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid K-8 Teaching Certificate from Arizona Department of Education.
• Must meet all state requirements for a highly qualified educator.

Responsibilities

• Execute lesson plans with professional expectations.
• Transition daily between various K-8 grade levels and subjects.
• Serve in long-term vacancies when necessary.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum standards

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

K-8 Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 4/24/2026
• Location: All Sites (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 07/20/2026

Job Summary

The Resident Educator is a versatile, certificated K-8 teaching position designed to serve as a permanent, integral member of the school community. Tasked with ensuring instructional continuity, each site is assigned two dedicated professionals to fill immediate vacancies. The Resident Educator provides a seamless transition for students during teacher absences and functions as an agile school and district asset. On days when the assigned site is fully staffed, the Resident Educator supports neighboring schools as directed by the Human Resources Department to maintain high standards of learning district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Continuity: Executes lesson plans with the same rigor and professional expectations as the permanent classroom teacher.
• Adaptive Placement: Transitions daily between various K-8 grade levels and subjects while maintaining a positive, productive learning environment.
• Long-Term Support: Serves in long-term vacancies when necessary, assuming full classroom responsibilities including grading, parent communication, and lesson planning.
• Site Versatility: Deploys to other district locations to fill critical needs on days when the primary site is fully staffed.
• Professional Integration: Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and campus duties (e.g., recess, lunch) alongside faculty peers.
• This position offers the variety of teaching different grade levels with the stability and community of a specific home site. The Resident Educator is held to the same professional standards as contract teachers and functions as an equal partner in student success.
• This position follows the standard teacher work calendar and adheres to all professional expectations, evaluations, and ethical standards of the District.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: Valid Arizona Department of Education (ADE) K-8 Teaching Certificate.
• Highly Qualified Status: Must meet all state requirements for a highly qualified educator.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of K-8 curriculum standards and effective classroom management strategies.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates extreme flexibility, a collaborative professional approach, and the ability to build immediate rapport with students.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Isaac Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Salary Range: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule