High School Teacher - Calculus/Physics

Harrisonville Schools; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

Job summary

A public education institution in Harrisonville, Missouri, is seeking a full-time High School Physics Teacher. The ideal candidate will have a valid Missouri Teacher Certificate and demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. This is an opportunity to help shape young minds and contribute to their development in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate is required.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to engage students effectively.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plan program of study addressing individual student needs.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Assesses student progress and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records and complies with district policies.
• Makes provisions for availability to students and parents outside instructional day.
• Plans and supervises teacher aide(s) and volunteers.
• Maintains professional competence and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate

Effective communication skills

Education

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

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

Job description

Position Type

High School Teaching/ Science - Physics

Date Posted

11/19/2025

Location

Harrisonville High School

Date Available

08/13/2026

Qualifications

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

Reports To

Building Principal

Job Goal

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• 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.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Confers with and seeks assistance of district specialists regarding possible learning disabilities of the student.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 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 school in a fair and just manner.
• 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.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperates with department heads.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Works with the designated team to plan and determine appropriate steps to meet student needs.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear, and speak, and must have close, moderate, and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office/school environment.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA

Exempt

Retirement

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance-Based Teacher Evaluation process.

Position Type

Full‑Time