Physical Education Teacher - Middle School 27-28

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independence School District is seeking a Secondary Classroom Teacher to guide and support student learning in a dynamic middle or high school setting.

You will develop engaging lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality education aligned with state standards. Strong communication with families is expected, along with ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Missouri teaching certificate required.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a specified subject area in a classroom following the district’s course of study.
• Instructs students on citizenship and state-mandated content.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Creates engaging learning environments with displays and centers.
• Maintains student behavior standards and records progress.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.
• Participates in curriculum development and faculty activities.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

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

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

Qualifications

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

Reports To

• Building Principal

Job Goal

• To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Terms Of Employment

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.