Teacher - Kindergarten - Parkway

Applitrack; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emergency telework eligibility

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking an Elementary School Teacher (Parkway Elementary School). The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with proper certifications.

Telework may be available as requested by the District, under a 9-month term schedule. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with proper certifications are required.
• Preferred: Previous Experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and punctually.
• Telework when requested by the District.
• Adapt classroom activities to address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administer tests and assessments to monitor student progress and develop learning plans.
• Communicate student progress to parents/guardians and plan improvements at home.
• Assess student progress toward objectives and provide feedback to students, parents and administrators.
• Foster positive teacher/student relationships to engage students in relevant activities.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and resources to improve student outcomes and meet school goals.
• Assist other teachers and staff in implementing curriculum and student plans.
• Demonstrate methods to deliver instruction addressing student needs.
• Supervise assistant teachers, student teachers and volunteers as needed.
• Support student learning through various activities and courses.
• Implement plans covering academic, behavior, health and nutrition aspects as required.
• Maintain safe environment and manage student behavior.
• Monitor classrooms and various settings to ensure safety and learning quality.
• Organize age-appropriate indoor/outdoor activities to boost participation.
• Participate in meetings to share information and collaborate.
• Perform other duties to ensure effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepare written records such as grades and attendance for mandated reporting.
• Report incidents for safety and compliance with policies.
• Respond to emergencies and inquiries to resolve issues.
• Model professional conduct and positive behavior.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - St. Joseph School District

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Parkway Elementary School

Position Title: Teacher

Qualifications: Required: Possession of Bachelor's Degree and valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with proper certifications. Preferred: Previous Experience

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Teacher salary schedule

Direct Report: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 9 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: Yes

Purpose: To assist students in the learning process for appropriate subject matter, skills and/or attitudes that will contribute to their development as responsible citizens and life-long learners.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• 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.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Builds positive teacher/student relationships for the purpose of engaging students in relevant activities based on student schema and interests.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Collaborates with other teachers and support staff for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, students teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Implements academic, behavior, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, established guidelines, and performance stands and encouraging parent involvement.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors classroom environment for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, school sponsored activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environments and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Serves as a positive role model for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Various other duties to be assigned for the purpose of serving student and staff needs.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

EOE

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