Teacher - MO Option- At Risk (Douglass High School), 2026-27

Columbia • Columbia, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of this program. This program serves students who are recovering academic credit by completing on-line course work and students preparing for the HISET. Applicants should be interested in working with the at-risk population.

Requirements

• Valid Teaching Certificate
• Strong background in computers
• Ability to work with others
• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence
• Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Speak to students and parents in groups of various sizes, as well as engage in one-on-one communication
• Demonstrate excellent listening, interpersonal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques when presenting subject matter to students
• Draw reasoned conclusions and make professional recommendations supported by data and research
• Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remember and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement
• Identify needs and abilities of individual students
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents and administrators
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software, including smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district
• Must have the ability to speak and hear in a typical school environment, which is often noisy and active
• Must be able to read handwritten or printed material
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with students
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Becoming thoroughly familiar with the Edgenuity software program which provides the curriculum for credit recover/Missouri Option preparation
• Record keeping such as daily attendance and data collection
• Communicating regarding students’ progress to counselors, and principals
• Management of students during class periods
• Consistently enforcing classroom rules and guidelines
• Individually tutoring and conferencing with students
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED