Qualifications and responsibilities :
- Must possess a valid Missouri Professional Teacher and / or Missouri Substitute Teacher Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). You can apply for the substitute certificate through the DESE Website at dese.mo.gov. (Exception : If you are a teacher certified in the state of Missouri you do not need a substitute certificate)
- Background / Fingerprint check is required.
- Great organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexibility and ability to work as a team with other teachers
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the changing needs of students, teachers, parents, and school staff.
Essential Functions / Job Duties :
Maintaining a clean and organized classroom environmentDeveloping and maintaining positive student, teacher, staff and parent relationshipsMaintaining a high level of energy throughout the entire school dayLeading and facilitating lessons plans and activities for studentsEncouraging and modeling positive and appropriate classroom behaviorMaintaining a positive attitude and safe welcoming classroom environment