Teacher Secondary Certified - Science; Lea MS

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Secondary was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a secondary teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics or electives; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

182 days per year

7.5 hours per day

Reports to Principal

• Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or state tests (e.g. MAP) for assessing student competency and developing learning plans.
• Advises parents/guardians of student progress, communicating expectations and strategies for improvement.
• Analyzes test data and plans instructional responses to enhance achievement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, providing feedback to students, parents, administration, and specialists.
• Assists students with post‑high‑school planning.
• Collaborates with teacher teams, staff, parents, business partners, and community resources to improve outcomes.
• Counsel students to improve performance and well‑being.
• Demonstrates required teaching methods for subject-specific assignments.
• Differentiates classroom work and integrates district initiatives such as literacy, diversity, and technology plans.
• Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers, or student workers to support classroom programming.
• Facilitates student learning by integrating technology, arranging field trips, and organizing activities.
• Instructs students to improve academic success through a defined course of study.
• Integrates district initiatives to increase achievement.
• Maintains confidential and non‑confidential records per guidelines.
• Manages student behavior to create a safe environment.
• Monitors students in various settings to provide safety and positivity.
• Participates in meetings (staff, SAP, department, faculty, conferences, professional development) to gather and share information.
• Prepares written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotes, lesson plans, progress reports) to document progress.
• Reports incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse) to uphold safety.
• Responds to emergencies to resolve safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries from students, teachers, parents, administrators to resolve issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Skill‑Based

Competencies:

applying assessment instruments, operating office equipment, using software applications, and preparing accurate records.

Knowledge‑Based

Competencies:

understanding of codes, policies, laws; age‑appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; child development stages; behavioral management strategies.

Ability‑Based

Competencies:

establishing constructive relationships; adapting to changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Required Testing:
None specified.

Certificates & Licenses:
Missouri State Teaching Certificate.

Continuing Education/Training:
Units of Continuing Education.

Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.