Teacher Elementary Certified - Grade 3; PVE - position
Listed on 2026-06-06
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher
Location: Lee's Summit
Overview
Purpose Statement The job of Teacher Elementary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an elementary teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;
and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.
2026-27 School Year 182 days/year; 7.5 Hours Per Day. This job reports to the Principal.
Essential Functions
- Administers instructional programs for the purpose of improving student success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or state tests, etc. (e.g. MAP, OLSAT, SAT, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and student achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, grade-level expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources (e.g. PTA, business partners, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and supporting the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students and seeks appropriate resources for the purpose of improving performance.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Demonstrates support for building and district initiatives for the purpose of maximizing a collaborative approach to the District's goals and objectives.
- Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
- Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Facilitates student learning (e.g. arranging field trips, creating a learning environment, integrating technology, tutoring students before or after school, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment in accordance with district policies.
- Models appropriate behaviors and responsibility for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
- Participates in a variety of meetings as assigned by administrator or district personnel (e.g. PLC, SAP, staff, collaboration, PTA, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, tardy letters, incidence reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, students, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
- SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the…
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