2025-26 School Year

182 days/year

7.5 hours/day

Teaching Certification Required:  

Teaching Certificate through the state of MO in one of the following: 

• Biology or Chemistry Missouri Teacher Certificate  

PLTW Training/CTE Certification Required in one of the following areas: 

• PLTW training certification in Medical Interventions (MI) & Biomedical Innovation (BI) or
• Willingness to receive PLTW MI and BI training/certification 

Suggested Experiences or Qualifications:

• PLTW classroom experience in any or all of the following courses: PLTW (MI, BI, HBS, PBS) 
• Industry/teaching experience related to biology and/or chemistry
• Teaching experience in science

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Secondary was established for the purpose/s 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, 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.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

•Administers subject specific assessments, district and/or 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 towards objectives, expectations and/or goals (e.g. grades, tests, quizzes, student work, observations, etc.)for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration, and/or to seek the assistance of district specialists.

• Assists students with the 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 (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, history, etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

•Differentiates classroom work and integrates district initiatives (e.g. literary plan, diversity plan, technology requirements, etc) 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. literacy plan, diversity plan, technology requirements, etc.) for the purpose of increasing student achievement.

•Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. grades, test scores, etc.) 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 (e.g. classroom, campus grounds, field trips, clubs, athletic/activity events, graduation, dances, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

•Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff, SAP, department, faculty, conference periods, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to boost student achievement.

•Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

•Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining 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 (e.g. students, teachers, 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: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Certificates & Licenses  Missouri State Teaching Certificate in subject area

Continuing Educ. / Training Units of Continuing Education

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance