*This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.*

 

Per Board policy GCBA, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.

 

 

Middle School Health/PE Teacher and Administrative Intern

 

CLASSIFICATION: Certified, FLSA exempt status

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Valid Missouri teacher health, PE AND administrator appropriate age group certification
  2. Master’s in appropriate grade level administration required, Specialist and/or Doctorate preferred
  3. Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

 

JOB GOAL: Serve as a part time Health/PE teacher for part of the day and then serve as an administrative intern supporting the building principal and the needs of the building the other part of the day

 

TEACHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student
  2. Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning
  3. Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks)
  4. Understands how to use data to drive student learning
  5. Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading
  6. Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinking
  7. Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies
  8. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
  9. Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
  10. Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning
  11. Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities
  12. Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
  13. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
  14. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning
  15. Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs
  16. Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
  17. Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law
  18. Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration
  19. Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law
  20. Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth

 

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (in addition to those listed above):

  1. Adheres to and follows all adopted Board of Education policies and procedures
  2. Assists with student discipline (prioritizing, assigning, investigating, managing) as requested by building principal
  3. Assists in supervising students at school events both during and after school hours
  4. Works with scheduling, supervising and logistics related to middle school athletics/activities
  5. Assists in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
  6. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and serves as principal in his/her absence
  7. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities the principal may assign

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract following the board approved academic calendar based on the teacher salary schedule which is to be established by the Board of Education.

 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

 

Adopted: Feb. 2025