Teacher Elementary Certified (Kindergarten) - Anticipated Vacancies (2027-28 School Year)

DISTRICT WIDE; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District invites applications for the Elementary Certified (Kindergarten) teacher position for the 2027-28 school year. The role includes delivering instruction across established curriculums, creating lesson plans, and assessing student progress.

This anticipated vacancy offers a 182-day year and reports to the Principal. Starting date is To Be Determined, with application deadline posted until filled.

Responsibilities

• Administers instructional programs for the purpose of improving student success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or state tests, etc. (e.g. MAP, OLSAT, SAT, etc.) for the purpose of assessing
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, grade-level expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources (e.g. PTA, business partners, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students and seeks appropriate resources for the purpose of improving performance.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Demonstrates support for building and district initiatives for the purpose of maximizing a collaborative approach to the District's goals and objectives.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. arranging field trips, creating a

Job description

Teacher Elementary Certified (Kindergarten) - Anticipated Vacancies (2027-28 School Year)

Teacher Elementary Certified (Kindergarten) - Anticipated Vacancies (2027-28 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957377

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2027-28 School Year

182days/year

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Elementary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an elementary teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

This job reports to the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Administers instructional programs for the purpose of improving student success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or state tests, etc. (e.g. MAP, OLSAT, SAT, etc.) for the purpose of assessing
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, grade-level expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources (e.g. PTA, business partners, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students and seeks appropriate resources for the purpose of improving performance.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Demonstrates support for building and district initiatives for the purpose of maximizing a collaborative approach to the District's goals and objectives.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. arranging field trips, creating a