Science Teacher - Schlagle

F.L. Schlagle High School; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A public school district in Kansas City is looking for a full-time Science Teacher to join their team at F.L. Schlagle High School. The role involves creating engaging lesson plans, assessing student performance, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have relevant teaching experience. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to foster student development in a supportive learning environment.

Qualificações

• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging lessons.
• Strong understanding of educational standards and outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate learning in the science curriculum.
• Assess student progress and behavior.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student achievements.

Conhecimentos

Classroom management

Effective communication

Curriculum planning

Assessment strategies

Adaptability

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Science Teacher - Schlagle

Job ID: 5644450

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Title: Science Teacher

Location: F.L. Schlagle High School

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in Kansas. Our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. We employ approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able and responsible member of society. To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on‑track and on‑time for success.

Essential Functions

• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities compatible with the physical facility and serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site.
• Communicate continuously to students and parents (in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Actively participate in and work with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in‑service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Have good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of the instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Have good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Have good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Continuously study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district‑wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits.
• Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Have excellent human relations skills.
• Have physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move around as needed in the fast‑paced, high‑intensive work environment.
• Monitor student work and behavior by moving around the room effectively.
• Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with students and parents to ensure each student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers, according to Board policy.
• Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Be courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication / Organization

Maintain communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is an acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well‑being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

186 Days

Salary Schedule

Salary: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules

FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Exempt

Report To

Report To: Director of Libraries and Building Principal

Evaluation

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Additional Information

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59th Street

Kansas City, KS 66104

913-279-2262

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Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.