Middle School Teacher

Job Title: Middle School Teacher Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal Brief Description of Position: The Middle School Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and 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 program and student progress.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate Successful student teaching Excellent oral and written communication skills Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and data bases Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities LETRS Certification and/or Orton-Gillingham Certification Experience with Google Workspace and/or CanvasLMS Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of all students Collaborate regularly with colleagues in order to improve instruction and to employ common assessment Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established curriculum goals Communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units and projects .

Assess the progress of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required and communicate with parents regularly Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the different needs and interests of students in whole-group and small-group learning Seek the support of district specialists when concern arises regarding student progress Ensure the classroom environment is safe, healthy and conducive to learning and the materials are in good condition and accessible to all students Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth and development Establish partnerships with the greater community as appropriate in support of the school's academic program Performs other related duties as assigned by Administrators Attachment(s): 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.

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