Teacher - MO Option- At Risk , 2026-27

Teacher - MO Options (At-Risk)

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.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

District Expectations:

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Supervises:
None

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Valid Teaching Certificate, Strong background in computers;
Ability to work with others.

Preferred:
Experience with students;
Excellent communication skills.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ada Requirements:

Language:
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.

Computation:
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference;
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning:
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.

Other skills and Abilities:
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

Technology:
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.

Physical Demands:
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.

Attendance:
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment:
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is frequently noisy and active.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer