Middle School Science Teacher - Gloria Willis

Middle School Science Teacher - Gloria Willis

Job : 5497847

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Location:

Gloria Willis Middle School, Kansas City, Kansas

Final date to receive applications: Aug 1, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) serves approximately 22,000 students in a diverse community. As a Middle School Science Teacher, you will be responsible for fostering student understanding of scientific concepts and preparing them for college and career readiness.

• Implement 21st Century Skills into curriculum.
• Conduct full duty day in assigned location.
• Assess student abilities relative to educational goals and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of instructional strategies and activities suitable for the facility and students.
• Create a conducive learning environment and manage classroom behavior, including participation in site-wide behavior management.
• Communicate instructional expectations, student progress, and challenges to students and parents verbally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting.
• Collaborate with program personnel on instructional goals and curriculum effectiveness.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service, and professional development activities.
• Assist in documentation of student progress and submit appropriate reports.
• Ensure classroom environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Attend IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Apply knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment relevant to the specialty area.
• Use knowledge of student growth and development appropriate to the grade level.
• Study current research and theory in instructional practice.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs.
• Build effective relationships with students, parents, peers, and serve as a family advocate within the district-wide Family Advocate System.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent human relations skills.
• Maintain physical and emotional aptitude to perform required tasks.
• Monitor student work and behavior throughout the classroom.
• Show patience, caring, and commitment to student success.
• Take attendance and maintain attendance registers per Board policy.
• Comply with Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Maintain courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Keep a neat and professional appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Meets Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and Kansas State Department of Education employment qualifications.
• Kansas teaching certificate in area of instructional responsibility.

186 school days. Full-time, exempt.

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Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in employment practices and policies for any protected class as defined by law.