Teacher - Science

Wcr7; Webb City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb City R-7 School District in Webb City, Missouri, seeks a Science Teacher for the 9-month term 2026-2027 to deliver engaging instruction and foster student growth.

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Education and a valid Missouri teaching certificate, demonstrate effective communication, and apply basic technology in the classroom. The position emphasizes collaboration, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Education.
• Valid Missouri Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic technological skills.

Responsibilities

• Be informed of rules, policies and regulations of the school and District and follow them as required.
• Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.
• Work as a team member.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis.

Skills

Communication

Technology basics

Education

Bachelors in Education

Job description

Teacher - Science

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; Beginning 2026-2027 school year.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Education
• Valid Missouri Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or ability to obtain upon hire
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic technological skills

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Classroom Teacher is to provide students of the Webb City R-7 School District with educational instruction, which will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social and career development.

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

• Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and physical needs, as well as their education needs.
• Supports the mission of the Webb City R-7 School District.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be warm and nurturing with students.
• Be customer service oriented and professional.
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District.
• Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Classroom Teacher will:

• Be informed of rules, policies and regulations of the school and District and follow them as required.
• Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment and instructional strategies necessary to meet the needs of all students.
• Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.
• Work as a team member.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents and the community.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including electronic formats.
• Provide a positive classroom environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards as directed in Board policy when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
• Ensure student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or program classification.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and school staff.
• Respect confidentiality of student information and records.
• Participate in training opportunities as established by District.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: following meeting protocol, honoring schedules, meeting collaborative assignment deadlines, etc.
• Participate in parent-teacher-student conferences as need arises.
• Provide for a systematic program of self-evaluation to improve daily performance.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the teacher evaluation process.
• Demonstrate conduct representative of the District and establish and maintain a good relationship with the community.
• Models positive behavior for students (i.e. inter-personal communication, processes, social interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adhere to good safety practices.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• stand, walk, sit and talk/hear;
• occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs; and
• be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Webb City R-7 School District
411 N Madison
Webb City, MO 64870
Phone: [phone]