SY 25-26 Science Teacher at Center Academy for Success (9-12)

Center School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated teacher to guide students in acquiring essential knowledge and skills. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, maintaining student records, and fostering effective communication with parents. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, demonstrating strong instructional and classroom management skills. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will shape the future of students and help them become productive citizens. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate are required.
• Ability to adapt instructional methods to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and maintain accurate student records.
• Create lesson plans and implement classroom disciplinary plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Mathematical Concepts

Problem Solving

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Tools

District Software

Smart Boards

Projectors

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

SUPERVISES :

Children enrolled in his/her classes as assigned by the building principal; aides, volunteers who have been assigned to their instructional area of responsibility.

JOB GOAL

Guides students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities
• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).

Skills and Abilities Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance

Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents

Present information effectively and respond to questions

Write clear and complete lesson plans

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

Other Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel