5th Grade Teacher- Douglass

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher in Douglass, Kansas City, Kansas. The teacher will facilitate student learning by implementing effective lesson plans and assessing student progress to create a conducive learning environment.

This role requires a Kansas teaching certificate and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive educational framework. With emphasis on student development and educational goals, the teacher will play a crucial role in shaping the future of students in the Kansas City Public Schools district.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively plan and implement engaging lessons.
• Experience in classroom management and assessment.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student comprehension of content and skills.
• Assess and document student progress.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Ability to implement 21st Century Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of curriculum

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Kansas teaching certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

5th Grade Teacher

Location: Douglass, Kansas City, Kansas

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. Over 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to U.S. News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in Kansas. Our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. The district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.

To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on‑track and on‑time for success.

Essential Functions

• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities that are compatible with the physical facility and serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Provide a general environment conducive to the learning process and manage student behavior in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site.
• Communicate to students and parents (in writing or verbally) instructional expectations and student progress or lack of progress.
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes.
• Actively participate in and work with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Assist in documenting student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Have good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty assigned.
• Have good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Have good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Continuously study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits.
• Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Have excellent human relations skills.
• Have the physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity work environment.
• Move around the room effectively to monitor student work and behavior.
• Be patient, caring, and desire-driven to help each student succeed.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers according to Board policy.
• Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Be courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Kansas teaching certificate in area of instructional responsibility.

Communication/Organization

Maintains communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet student educational needs.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well‑being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

186 days.

Certified Salary Schedule

Salary: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Report To

Director of Libraries and Building Principal.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Job ID: 5779033

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and may be assigned additional duties.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.