Middle School ELA Teacher

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY•Kansas City, MO

18h

About The Position

The Middle School ELA Teacher provides effective instruction to students and works effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and community members while following state and district requirements. The teacher plans and delivers instruction responsive to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; fosters a learning-conducive classroom environment; sets clear learning objectives; and uses varied instructional techniques and media. The role includes regularly assessing student progress, maintaining required records, supporting student safety and conduct, and collaborating with designated teams and content-area colleagues. The teacher also plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, attends required meetings and committees, and maintains professional competence. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Middle School Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Hold or be eligible for a Missouri Teaching Certificate.
Degree in the area of major study.
Meet other alternatives to the listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate superior.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the school’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and professional conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Consult school administrators and seek assistance regarding possible student learning disabilities.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, applying them fairly in the classroom.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, and cooperate with department heads.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Work with a designated team to plan appropriate steps to meet student needs; teams must meet at least three times each week.
Participate with the appropriate content area for planning at least three times a week.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills and maintain student confidentiality.
Follow good safety practices and comply with district rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.