6th Grade Teacher (J A Rogers Elementary)

About the role

At Kansas City Public Schools, teachers are critical to student success. As a teacher, you will inspire and challenge students to achieve their highest potential, foster a love of learning, and create a classroom environment where each child feels safe and valued. Through high-quality instruction and collaborative efforts with colleagues, parents, and the community, the goal is to prepare all students for college, careers, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans that meet state and district standards, ensuring all students are actively engaged in learning.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
• Continuously assess student understanding and adjust teaching methods to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and fellow teachers to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional practices.
• Regularly assess and analyze student performance through formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records, including grades, attendance, and progress reports.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide targeted interventions as needed.
• Work with various stakeholders to ensure students' individual needs are met.
• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom culture where all students feel respected and motivated to succeed.
• Manage, supervise, and ensure the safety, behavior, and well-being of students.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time.
• Foster students' social-emotional development by integrating trauma-informed practices and restorative justice approaches.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and necessary stakeholders to address behavior concerns and support student growth.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve your craft and stay up to date on educational best practices.
• Contribute to schoolwide initiatives and collaborate with school staff on projects that support student achievement.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, family engagement events, and parent-teacher conferences as required.
• Serve on school committees and contribute to creating a positive school climate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate or eligibility for certification.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Experience with or commitment to working in diverse, urban school environments.

Preferred

• Proven ability to differentiate instruction for students with diverse needs.
• Experience with or ability to use technology to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Experience with curriculum development and designing innovative lessons.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and foster a growth mindset.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, administrators, and community members.
• Experience with leadership roles in schools, such as department lead or instructional coach.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution required from employees and matched by KCPS.