What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Classroom Teacher (3-5) position at South Elementary?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Kennett School District seeks applicants for elementary classroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants need to have a Missouri teacher certification or be eligible for certification. For more details and to be considered for this position, applicants must register and then apply online at https://kennett.tedk12.com/hire. Please contact Mr. Nathan Baker at 573-717-1100; extension 1403, if you have any questions.
Position Title
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Qualifications
Teacher certification within the subject-area of Elementary Education
Reports to
Building-level Administrators
Terms of Employment
Teacher contract
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches elementary education classes to students, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Instructs students in citizenship and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize instructional time.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Evaluates students’ academic growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents to discuss student progress.
- Identifies needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting student’s needs.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional displays, bulletin boards, and centers.
- Maintains professional competence through ongoing and systematic professional development.
- Administers standardized testing in accordance with district policy and state law.