High School ELA Teacher (East High School)

1580 - East High School; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a High School ELA Teacher for East High School to deliver engaging instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking, preparing students for college and careers. The teacher will plan courses, assess student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with building staff to support diverse learners.

A Missouri State Certification in English Language Arts Education (9-12) is required, with a commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from a four-year college or university.
• Missouri State Certification 9-12 English Language Arts Education
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching elementary level students.
• Teaching experience in urban schools.

Responsabilités

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
• Assign lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Teaches rules of conduct.
• Maintains order in classroom.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Education

Description du poste

High School ELA Teacher (East High School)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 1580 - East High School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

High School ELA Teacher (East High School)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 1580 - East High School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5958474

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Secondary ELATeacher

Job Title Code: 870

Salary Grade: T01 –T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB

High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher: Plans and delivers engaging instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking, while fostering literacy skills and preparing students for college, career, and lifelong learning.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
• Assign lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Teaches rules of conduct.
• Maintains order in classroom.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree inEducation from four-year college or university.

Missouri State Certification 9-12 English language Arts Education

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching elementary level students.

Teaching experience in urban schools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment:

Length of work year: In Person, 10 months, 8 hours per day/ 5 days per week; 187 work days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required