Teacher Secondary Certified - English Language Arts (2026 Summer School) - Hilltop
Company: Lees Summit R-7 School District
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
2026 Summer School Summer school dates: May 28- June 30
Location: Hilltop Hours: 7:30am -11:30am Purpose Statement The job
of Teacher Secondary was established for the purpose/s of providing
support to the instructional process by serving as a high school
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 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 (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 Continuing Educ. / Training Units of
Continuing Education Clearances Criminal Justice
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