Elementary Classroom Teacher 2026-2027 (District-Wide Application)

Cape Girardeau Public SchoolsPosted Jan 7, 2026

Job description

Job Title: Elementary Level Teacher Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal Brief Description of Position: The Elementary Level 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 Attachment(s): 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.

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