Certificated Spanish Teacher - Middle School (27-28 School Year)

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional fully paid health insurance

Extra duty stipend opportunities

New teacher mentor program

Job summary

OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL in Independence, Missouri seeks a Certificated Spanish Teacher for the 2027-28 school year. The position starts at $45,500 per year and follows the district salary schedule with opportunities for additional stipends and mentoring programs.

Valid Missouri teaching certificate in World Languages 6-8 or 9-12 or Spanish 6-8 or 9-12 is required. The role involves instructional planning, collaboration with staff, and ongoing communication with families to support student

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in World Languages 6-8 or 9-12 or Spanish 6-8 or 9-12 is required.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work to address individualized learning plans within lesson plans.
• Administer subject-specific assessments to measure student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement the curriculum and meet student objectives.
• Communicate with students' families about progress and expectations.
• Develop lesson plans and classroom activities to support student success.

Skills

Spanish instruction

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Certificated Spanish Teacher - Middle School (27-28 School Year)

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is for the 2027-28 school year. Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 26-27 school year (starting salary= $45,500). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, career ladder and additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance and opportunities for extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teacher mentor program available for all first and second year teachers.

Must hold a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in World Languages 6-8 or 9-12 or Spanish 6-8 or 9-12.

For questions or to learn more, reach out to Mrs. Melanie Bosch, Principal (816-650-7129) or to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004).

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music, physical education etc.) supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans, strategies, and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students; and maintaining open communication with parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and methods and materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the levels of students' competencies.
• Assesses student progress toward standards, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with other classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing established curriculum/individual student plans and ensuring the success of assigned students.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resource organizations for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, attendance, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates instructional methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and/or student success.
• Develops and implements behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students and/or provides lesson plans for substitutes for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Maintains open communication with students / parents / guardians regarding student progress, expectations, concerns and direction for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintains formal and informal data for all students in building for the purpose of ensuring the student data is accurate.
• Monitors students in a variety of locations and professional development workshops (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials in collaboration with other staff members for the purpose of providing feedback, documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code, school policies and all relevant laws.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing issues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues and providing information and/or direction.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

Family Care Registry

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,500 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Bilingual Education

Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Melanie Bosch , Mrs.
• OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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