About this role
This position is for 2nd semester of the 2026-2027 school year only.
POSITION TITLE
Teacher - Elementary
STATUS
Exempt
CONTRACT/SALARY
183/179 Days; Teacher Salary Schedule
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Elementary Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth of all students. Through high-quality instruction, collaboration, assessment, and relationship building, the teacher supports students in achieving the Missouri Learning Standards while fostering critical thinking, creativity, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure the success of every student and contributes positively to the overall school community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan, deliver, and assess standards-based instruction aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards, district curriculum, and building instructional goals.
- Create and maintain a safe, positive, equitable, and engaging classroom environment that supports student learning and well-being.
- Establish high expectations for student achievement, behavior, and engagement while fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social-emotional, behavioral, cultural, and developmental needs of all learners.
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and evidence-based practices to promote student engagement and achievement.
- Develop clear learning objectives and communicate instructional expectations to students.
- Assess student learning using formative and summative assessments and utilize assessment data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.
- Monitor student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families.
- Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, report cards, and documentation in accordance with district policies and state and federal requirements.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, interventionists, instructional coaches, counselors, administrators, and other support personnel to improve student outcomes.
- Participate in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, Student Success Team (SST), and other student support meetings as appropriate.
- Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies identified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, English Learner (EL) plans, and other individualized student plans, and attend IEP meetings as required.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic achievement, attendance, behavior, and classroom activities.
- Foster positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners that support student success.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, field trips, and other assigned areas to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Maintain classroom organization, instructional materials, and equipment while promoting responsible student use of school resources.
- Integrate social-emotional learning, character education, and positive behavior supports into daily instruction and classroom practices.
- Participate in faculty meetings, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district initiatives, committees, and other collaborative activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to maintain certification, strengthen instructional practices, and support continuous professional growth.
- Comply with all district policies, Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, state and federal regulations, and professional ethical standards.
- Fulfill mandatory reporting responsibilities related to suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with Missouri law and district policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and community members.
- Knowledge of child development and effective instructional practices for elementary-aged learners.
- Ability to establish positive relationships that foster student engagement, academic growth, and social-emotional development.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional planning, differentiated instruction, and assessment practices.
- Ability to analyze student achievement data and use results to guide instructional planning and intervention.
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture.
- Ability to effectively manage classroom behavior using proactive and restorative practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning and achievement.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt instruction and respond effectively to changing student needs and educational priorities.
- Proficiency in the use of instructional technology, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, student information systems, and other district-approved educational software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy laws, district policies, and professional ethical standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to education, special education, student records, and mandatory reporting requirements.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) appropriate for the assigned grade level.
- Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards and evidence-based instructional practices.
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), differentiated instruction, assessment practices, and classroom management strategies.
- Experience teaching elementary students is preferred.
- Current certification or training in CPR, First Aid, trauma-informed practices, or related areas is preferred, or willingness to obtain as required by the district.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed primarily in an elementary school setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and community members. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, email, and other electronic means. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the school day are required. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of instructional materials, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds may be required. The position requires the ability to supervise students in a variety of instructional and non-instructional settings, respond appropriately to emergencies, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a positive, student-centered learning environment.
The Fox C-6 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.