High School Biology Teacher
About The Position
This is an opening for a Biology Teacher at LHS for the 2026-2027 school year. The role may include additional coaching or sponsorship stipends. The classroom teacher is required to meet all qualifications and behavior standards set by the Kansas Department of Education and U.S.D. #480, including certification requirements and performance expectations. Key responsibilities involve communicating high expectations, incorporating technology, implementing district-adopted curriculum, developing effective lesson plans, integrating various assessments, administering standardized tests, maintaining pupil behavior standards, keeping student progress records, fostering a positive and safe learning environment, effective communication, supporting the District’s educational mission, and adhering to Board regulations and policies while maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements
- Meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Kansas Department of Education
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- A valid Kansas Teacher’s Certificate
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Applicable level-area endorsements preferred
- ESOL Endorsement preferred
Responsibilities
- Communicates high expectations to all learners
- Incorporates appropriate use of technology
- Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
- Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
- Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
- Administers standardized test in accordance with district testing protocol
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
- Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
- Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
- Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
- Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Maintains confidentiality
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign
Benefits
- Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Additional coaching or sponsorship stipends may be available
- $500.00 annual stipend bonus for Kansas ESOL licensed employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
