Secondary (7-12) Alternative Education Teacher - Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage•Independence, MO

About The Position

Apply now to work in the Fort Osage School District! This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at our District's Alternative School Lewis and Clark Academy. Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 25-26 school year at this time (starting salary= $45,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance and opportunities for extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teacher mentor program available for all first and second year teachers. Lewis and Clark Academy serves a diverse population and staff must demonstrate a high level of empathy, sensistivity and work well under pressure.Teachers at Lewis & Clark have small class sizes (typically ten or fewer students) and students attend an abbreviated schedule, while working to acquire behavior skills and acquire secondary credits toward graduation. Paraprofessionals are available to help support the work at Lewis and Clark. Any current secondary certification is accepted; Special education certification is preferred. We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers. For questions or to learn more, reach out to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004) or Dr. Jarrod Steffens (816-650-7709).. Purpose Statement The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music, physical education etc.) supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans, strategies, and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students; and maintaining open communication with parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

Requirements

staff must demonstrate a high level of empathy, sensistivity and work well under pressure
Any current secondary certification is accepted
Criminal Background Check
Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Exempt

Nice To Haves

Special education certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and methods and materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the levels of students' competencies.
Assesses student progress toward standards, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with other classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing established curriculum/ individual student plans and ensuring the success of assigned students.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resource organizations for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, attendance, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates instructional methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and/or student success.
Develops and implements behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instructs students and/or provides lesson plans for substitutes for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Maintains open communication with students / parents / guardians regarding student progress, expectations, concerns and direction for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Maintains formal and informal data for all students in building for the purpose of ensuring the student data is accurate.
Monitors students in a variety of locations and professional development workshops (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials in collaboration with other staff members for the purpose of providing feedback, documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code, school policies and all relevant laws.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing issues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues and providing information and/or direction.
Performs other related duties, as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.