Teacher Secondary Certified - Math; Lea Middle School

Teacher Secondary Certified – Math (Pleasant Lea Middle School)

Apply for the Teacher Secondary Certified – Math role at Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.

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 classroom issues;

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

182 Days per year, 7.5 hours per day, anticipated start date:
January 2026. This job reports to the Principal.

• Administers subject-specific assessments, district and state tests (e.g. MAP, 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, student achievement, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Analyzes test data and plans instructional responses for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration, and/or seeking assistance of district specialists.
• Assists students with exploration of post-high school opportunities for the purpose of providing guidance for future work or education.
• Collaborates with professional learning communities, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, business partners, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work and integrates district initiatives for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning.
• 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 (creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age-appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academics, interpersonal, and daily living skills through delivered lesson plans.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Integrates district initiatives for the purpose of increasing student achievement.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential 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 creating a safe and caring environment throughout all facets of the school program.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to boost student achievement.
• Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
• 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 for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skill-Based

Competencies:

applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based

Competencies:

appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;…