JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Kennett School District seeks applicants for Communication Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applicants need to have Missouri teacher certification or be eligible for certification.  For more details and to be considered for this position, applicants must register and then apply online at https://kennett.tedk12.com/hire.  Please contact Dr. Richie Leeker at 573-717-1100; extension 1403, if you have any questions.

Position Title

Communication Arts Teacher

Qualifications

Teacher certification within the subject-area of education

Reports to

Building-level Administrators

Terms of Employment

Teacher contract

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning outcomes.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Adapts English material and methods, and implements technology to develop relevant assignments that guide and challenge learners.
• Provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through discussions and activities, based on a variety of technology.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in reference to knowledge and skills associated with communication arts.   
• Maintains professional competence through professional development.