- Position Type:
High School Teaching/Teacher - ELA - Date Posted:
1/7/2026 - Location:
Cape Central High School Additional Information: Show/Hide
| English Language Arts Teacher 2026-2027 | JobID: 262 |
Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days
FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal
Brief Description of Position:
The English/Language Arts teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in English/Language Arts, Grade 9 - 12
• Excellent oral and written communication skills • Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of all students
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of all students
• Proficiency in computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, e-mail, internet, digital media and instructional delivery systems
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree with major or minor in English
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of all students.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues in order to improve instruction and to employ common assessment.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established curriculum goals.
• Communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required and communicate with parents regularly.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the different needs and interests of students in whole-group and small-group learning.
•Seek the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe, healthy and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to all students.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth and development.
• Establish partnerships with the greater community as appropriate in support of the school's academic program.
