2027-2028 Social Studies Teacher - Middle School (Anticipated)

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District in Missouri seeks a dedicated Secondary Classroom Teacher to provide engaging instruction in a specified content area. You will develop lesson plans aligned to state and district standards, foster a positive learning environment, and establish productive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

The position requires a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and the ability to adapt instruction to diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committee and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

• Building Principal

Job Goal

• To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committee and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Terms Of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.