Literacy​/Reading Teacher Pool

2026-27 Literacy/Reading Teacher (Pool Hire)

North Kansas City Schools District Wide – Kansas City, Missouri

Job : 5412977

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Reading/Literacy

• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate for the appropriate level.
• Special Reading Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Building Principal

To create a flexible elementary grade reading program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good reading foundation for upper elementary grade education and beyond, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Teaches reading, writing, listening, speaking, using district approved appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic 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 in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays or bulletin boards.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned.

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

Exempt

Public School Retirement System (PSRS)

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Please refer to the official posting for contact details.