The posting
Job Title: Teacher
Department: District- Will Be Determined
Pay Grade: Teacher's Salary Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants interested in being hired as a teacher with our District. Teaching positions available currently and for next school year. Encourage to apply here as well as specific positings in which applicant is qualified and most interested in filling.
- Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Elementary Buildings
- Middle School & K-8 Buildings
- High School Buildings
- District and Department Teaching Positions
Specific teaching positions will have certification requirements based on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education qualification requirements.
The Educator will be primarily responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for facilitating learning within a classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students; 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 program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers mandated testing programs and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and students' achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Analyzes test data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and staff.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement processes.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues for the purpose of expanding the student’s capability of addressing life skills.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
- Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
- Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, student workers and/or volunteers 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 academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Manages/supervises student behavior in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, common areas, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. attendance, test scores, student evaluations, grades, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
- Models conversation, cleanup activities, and listening skills, for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, ) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Professional Development, staff meetings, Whole Faculty Study Groups, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the job’s functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- 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. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in job-related area, required
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements
- Missouri Teaching Certificate, required
- Ability to gain and maintain "Highly Qualified" status as defined by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary education, required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
- Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
- Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures; and coordinating with other agencies.
- Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, analyze and/or classify data; to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Department and programs.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals under a wide variety of circumstances.
- Ability to analyze issues, data, create action plans and ensure that success of Department and District strategic objectives.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
- Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
- Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
- The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
- Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
- Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, grasping, hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, visual acuity and walking.
