Junior High Family and Consumer Science​/Career Teacher

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

The Kingston K-14 School District is looking for an outstanding individual to fill a Family and Consumer Science teaching position for the  school year.

Reports to: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with FACS certification or the ability to acquire provisional certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel, students, and patrons in individual and group settings.
• Knowledge of informal and formal assessment procedures and curriculum standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiors.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education through instruction and action, curriculum, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assesses students' progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Attends faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his or her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and energy.
• Must be capable of working as part of a grade-level and building team.
• Must be willing to work hard to help increase academic achievement.

Salary is based on years of experience and degree with a minimum salary of $40,000.

Possible coaching opportunities are available.

The district reserves the right to close the application process once suitable candidates have applied or until a suitable candidate has been hired.

Kingston K-14 School District
10047 Diamond Road
Cadet, MO 63630

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