5th Grade Teacher- Douglass

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Location: Douglass, Kansas City, Kansas

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. Over 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to U.S. News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in Kansas. Our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. The district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.

To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on‑track and on‑time for success.

• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities that are compatible with the physical facility and serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Provide a general environment conducive to the learning process and manage student behavior in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site.
• Communicate to students and parents (in writing or verbally) instructional expectations and student progress or lack of progress.
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes.
• Actively participate in and work with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Assist in documenting student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Have good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty assigned.
• Have good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Have good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Continuously study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits.
• Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Have excellent human relations skills.
• Have the physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity work environment.
• Move around the room effectively to monitor student work and behavior.
• Be patient, caring, and desire-driven to help each student succeed.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers according to Board policy.
• Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Be courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the…