Classroom Teacher - Lexington R-V
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Language Arts (English)
Job Title: Middle School ELA
Job Location: Lexington Middle School
Beginning: Aug 05, 2024
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Language Arts
District: Lexington R-V
Lexington, MO 64067
Telephone: 660-259-4369 EXT 1001
Email:
rsimnitt@lexr5.org
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Job Description:
Title: Middle School ELA Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Classification: Certified
FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff.
Terms of Employment and compensation: Contract length will be determined by the Lexington R-V Board of Education.  Salary will be determined in accordance with the current extra duty and/or teacher salary schedule adopted by the Board for the school year.  Benefits will be determined by the Board.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Teacher is to help all students learn appropriate subject matter and acquire the skills that 
will contribute to their development as mature, productive, and responsible men and women.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Additional duties may be assigned.
  • Plan a program of study that adheres to state and district guidelines, promotes district goals, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
  • Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the stated goals and objectives.
  • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
  • Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
  • Communicate with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians on a regular basis.
  • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct in the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair, consistent, and just manner.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with appropriate supervisors, evaluate their job performance.
  •  Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  •  Serve as a positive role model for all students.
  •  Compile and maintain reports, documentation, and records as directed by the administration.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teacher Paraprofessionals and Volunteers assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The Teacher shall have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • The Teacher shall possess the necessary certification for the position as required by the Missouri State Board of Education, as well as meet any other requirement as may be deemed necessary by the Lexington R-V Board of Education.
  • The employee will complete a satisfactory criminal/abuse and neglect background check in accordance with state law and Board policy
  • This is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Please complete our application online at www.lexington.k12.mo.us, under employment.
 

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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