Middle School ELA Teacher- 2026/27 School Year

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a qualified Middle School ELA Teacher to deliver English language arts instruction and manage classroom activities in a public middle school setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Education and Missouri certification for 5-9 English Language Arts Education, with preference for experience in urban schools. This exempt, full-time position reports to the Building Principal and is housed in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from four-year college or university.
• Missouri State Certification in 5-9 English language Arts Education.
• Demonstrated experience/training in current teaching techniques for elementary level students.
• Experience teaching in urban schools.

Responsibilities

• Prepares course objectives and outlines 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.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Teaches rules of conduct.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Missouri State Certification in 5-9 English language Arts Education

Job description

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title:

Middle School (Secondary) ELA Teacher

Job Title Code:

870

Salary Grade:

T01 - T06

Department:

Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To:

Building Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Purpose of Job

Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills in public schools by performing the following duties.

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 and on playground.
• 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.
• Coordinates class field trips.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Education from four-year college or university.
• Missouri State Certification in 5-9 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 occasionally is 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: 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