English Language Arts (7-12) (2026-2027)

Educate Kansas • Eskridge, KS

105d • $43,250

About The Position

USD 330 Mission Valley is looking for a 7-12 English Language Arts teacher for the 2nd semester of the 24-25 school year. The district is looking for a dynamic educator to teach at a rural school with approximately 180 students (9th-12th), 20 certified staff members, and 20 classified staff members. Mission Valley is a member of the Flint Hills League which includes (Osage City, Lyndon, West Franklin, Chase County, Alma-Wabaunsee, Morris County, and Cair Paravel). The contract would initially be for the 2nd semester with the possibility of employment for the 25-26 school year. Mission Valley is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Topeka, 35 miles north of Emporia, and 45 miles southeast of Manhattan. The USD 330 school district is comprised of the rural communities of Dover, Eskridge, and Harveyville.

Requirements

• Kansas Teaching License with appropriate certification.
• Substitute Teaching License.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated using time, materials, and resources effectively.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Maintains current (up to date) curriculum and instructional practices.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a continued basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of the classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom, on the school premises, and at school activities.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with principal evaluates their job performance.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions for higher learning.
• Secures materials for laboratory exercises as needed.
• In coordination with the principal, develops performance objectives for the individual classes and subjects that the teacher teaches.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Performs such other duties consistent with his/her professional competence as the Board may from time to time assign.

Benefits

• Board Paid Health Insurance Fringe ($460/month)
• 175 day contract
• tuition reimbursement
• district mentoring program
• 161 student contact day
• Cafeteria Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree