Teacher Secondary Certified Science (Middle School) ETMS (2026-27 School Year)

2026-27 School Year

182 Days/Yr
7.5 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Secondary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a secondary teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics or electives; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Administers subject specific assessments district and/or state tests (e.g. MAP etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Analyzes test data and plans instructional responses for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.

• Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. grades tests quizzes student work observations etc.)for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents administration and/or to seek the assistance of district specialists.

• Assists students with the exploration of post-high school opportunities for the purpose of providing guidance for future work or education.

• Collaborates with professional learning communities instructional staff other school personnel parents business partners and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance health status problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.

• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments (e.g. language arts mathematics science history etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

• Differentiates classroom work and integrates district initiatives (e.g. literary plan diversity plan technology requirements etc) for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning.

• Directs paraprofessionals volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

• Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment integrating technology arranging field trips organizing age-appropriate activities etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academics interpersonal and daily living skills through deliveredlesson plans.

• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

• Integrates district initiatives (e.g. literacy plan diversity plan technology requirements etc.) for the purpose of increasing student achievement.

• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. grades test scores etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.

• Manages student behavior for the purpose of creating a safe and caring environment throughout all facets of the school program.

• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom campus grounds field trips clubs athletic/activity events graduation dances etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff SAP department faculty conference periods professional development etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to boost student achievement.

• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records lesson plans progress reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students teachers parents administrators etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Skills Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Required Testing:None Specified

Certificates & Licenses: Missouri State Teaching Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training:Units of Continuing Education

Clearances:Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Required Experience:

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