Missouri Options & Alternative Education Teacher

Carthage High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a Missouri Options/Alternative Education Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role reports to the Building Administrator and High School Principal and requires a bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification or AEL eligibility.

Experience in classroom and adult education is preferred. The successful candidate will deliver a quality instructional program for Missouri Options students, tailor instruction to individual needs, and

Qualifications

• Degree – minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certificate – Missouri teaching certificate in any secondary-level area or in Adult Education and Literacy (AEL). AEL certification is not required if the educator already has a valid teaching certificate.
• Experience – prefer experience in classroom teaching as well as adult education experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom instruction.
• Implement a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Participate in the development of education plans which are appropriate to the students’ abilities and needs.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Tailor instruction to fit the learning objectives identified for Missouri Options students.
• Implement instructional objectives effectively.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Use a variety of materials.
• Use instructional time effectively.
• Motivate students.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Provide evaluative feedback to students.
• Organize classroom to promote learning.
• Manage student behavior constructively.
• Align assessments with GED goals and objectives.
• Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate.
• Use student performance data to monitor instruction.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow district policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility.
• Prepare substitutes’ materials.
• Provide information for state reports.
• Represent the school appropriately.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom experience

Adult education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Missouri teaching certificate or AEL

Job description

Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a Missouri Options/Alternative Education Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year. The role reports to the Building Administrator and High School Principal and requires a bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification or AEL eligibility.

Experience in classroom and adult education is preferred. The successful candidate will deliver a quality instructional program for Missouri Options students, tailor instruction to individual needs, and