Elementary Teacher – 5th Grade

Blades Elementary

2024-2025

Qualifications:  Requires valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary 1-6.

Position Summary:  To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher level of learning.
• Uses technologies to enhance instruction.
• Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Must be able to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should complete an on-line application by visiting:   bit.ly/employmentmsdr9

Sherri Cox

Human Resources

3120 Lemay Ferry Road

St. Louis, MO 63125

314-467-5101