Ad Astra Academies - Secondary Teacher (Math Emphasis)

Sylvania; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Astra Academies is seeking a Secondary Teacher – Math Emphasis for the 2026-2027 school year. Must have or be able to obtain a Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsements. Math endorsement 6-12 preferred.

This position reports to the Building Principal and requires delivering instruction to both in-person and virtual students. Candidates will use diverse instructional techniques, maintain classroom discipline, and communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education with Kansas licensure.
• Math endorsement 6-12 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs both in-person and virtual students as scheduled.
• Employs diverse instructional techniques and media.
• Maintains standards of student behavior in person and virtually.
• Communicates with parents about student progress and interprets the school program.
• Evaluates student growth and keeps required records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

USD 313 is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Secondary Teacher with a Math Emphasis at Ad Astra Academies for the 2026-2027 school year. Must have or be able to obtain a Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsements. Math endorsement 6-12 preferred.

SECONDARY TEACHER – Ad Astra Academies

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement

Classification: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in education with appropriate Kansas licensure.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets and instructs both in-person and virtual students in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior (both in person and virtual).
3. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
4. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a virtual program.
6. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, and keeps appropriate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
7. Confers with and seeks assistance of district specialists regarding possible learning disabilities of student.
8. Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student’s progress and interprets the school program.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner (both in person and virtual).
11. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
12. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
13. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
14. Attends staff meetings as required.
15. Works with designated team to plan and determine appropriate steps to meet student needs.
16. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
17. Complies with good safety practices.
18. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
19. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
2. Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job.