Primary School Behavior Teacher (PK-2)

2025-2026 School Year

SUMMARY : To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs for each child, every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Skills :

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Prepares for classroom instruction.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
• Utilizes data to design academic and behavioral / social-emotional interventions specific to each student.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses a variety of materials.
• Assists in the development and implementation of an education action plan for students.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Motivates students to learn.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Provides evaluative feedback to students.

Classroom Management :

Interpersonal Relations :

Professional Responsibilities :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study.

Preferred :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Cross-Cat. K-12 preferred)