Virtual Learning Instructor - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage School District R9•Carthage, MO

About The Position

Job Title: Secondary Teacher Grades 9 - 12 Responsible to: Building Administrator, High School Principal Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in Secondary Education. Primary Function: To provide a quality instructional program for students; to complete teaching duties necessary to the district’s educational program. General Responsibilities: Knowledge of multiple content areas. Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students. Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to successfully meet the educational needs of the students. Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning; climate of respect and fairness. Assess learning outcomes of students. Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies. Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members. Utilize technology. Meet attendance requirements. Engage in ongoing professional growth. Keep all appropriate records. Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal. Work collaboratively with school staff. Specific Duties: Program Operation Prepares for classroom instruction. Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques. Participates in the development of education plans which are appropriate to the students’ abilities and needs. Provides for individual differences. Tailors instruction to fit the Missouri Learning Standards and district curriculum. Implements instructional objectives effectively. Demonstrates competent knowledge of multiple content areas. Uses instructional time effectively. Motivates students. Communicates effectively with students. Provides evaluative feedback to students. Monitoring and Managing Student Learning Align instruction and assessments with the Missouri Learning Standards and Carthage R-9 adopted curriculum. Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate. Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction. Meet student needs through differentiated instruction. Classroom Environment Manage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner. Actively engage and keep students on task. Utilize instructional time effectively. Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes. Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians. Professional Responsibility Engage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration. Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community. Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning. Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district. Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school. Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated according to board policies and the Carthage R-9 School District adopted model of Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Teaching certificate in Secondary Education
Knowledge of multiple content areas

Responsibilities

Provide a quality instructional program for students
Complete teaching duties necessary to the district’s educational program
Follow district curriculum to meet the needs of the students
Plan, design, prepare for and implement a variety of effective teaching techniques
Maintain a positive classroom atmosphere conductive to learning
Assess learning outcomes of students
Plan and implement appropriate classroom management strategies
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members
Utilize technology
Meet attendance requirements
Engage in ongoing professional growth
Keep all appropriate records
Attend meetings and assume extra duties assigned by principal
Work collaboratively with school staff
Prepare for classroom instruction
Participate in the development of education plans which are appropriate to the students’ abilities and needs
Provide for individual differences
Tailor instruction to fit the Missouri Learning Standards and district curriculum
Implement instructional objectives effectively
Demonstrate competent knowledge of multiple content areas
Use instructional time effectively
Motivate students
Provide evaluative feedback to students
Align instruction and assessments with the Missouri Learning Standards and Carthage R-9 adopted curriculum
Vary methods for assessing student performance as appropriate
Use student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction
Meet student needs through differentiated instruction
Manage student behavior in a positive and constructive manner
Actively engage and keep students on task
Manage discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes
Establish and clearly communicate classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians
Engage in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff and administration
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, gender, intellectual and physical ability differences
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and administration
Display a positive attitude and promote a positive image of the school and community
Participate in professional development activities and model a commitment to lifelong learning
Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district
Fulfill responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school