2026-27 2nd Grade Teacher, Nashua Elementary

North Kansas City Schools•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The 2nd Grade Teacher creates a flexible elementary-grade program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils and motivates them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for upper elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability. The role also involves building positive relationships with parents and other staff members. The teacher delivers instruction in communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science using the Board-adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities. The teacher plans and adapts instruction to pupils’ needs, supports pupil academic and social development, maintains classroom standards and records, communicates with families, and participates in district and school activities. The position is subject to Board-established salary and work calendar, Board-policy benefits, and performance evaluation under the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process. The work environment is a typical office/school setting and includes moderate travel and physical activity.

Requirements

Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to walk, hear, and speak, with close, moderate, and distance vision ability.
Ability to travel between district facilities; the position involves a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

Responsibilities

Teach communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science using the Board-adopted course of study and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter required by state law and district administrative regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Identify pupil needs and collaborate with other professional staff to assess and help address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create a learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Demonstrate effective human-relations and communication skills.
Comply with good safety practices and all district rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities deemed necessary.