• Job Description

  Req#: 1876
  Position Type:
  Junior High School Teaching/ Language Arts (Teaching Cert. Reqd.)
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/9/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Jr. High (Grades 7 & 8)
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/01/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  until filled
  
  
  Secondary Teacher Description.pdf
  PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITIES
  Responsible for planning lessons, carrying out effective instruction, and evaluating student progress toward learning goals. Accountable for creating a positive and productive classroom learning environment. Must be able to work effectively as a member of a Professional Learning Community in a team environment. Participate in District and Building Professional Development opportunities. Engaging the learner through novel and insightful approaches to Communication Arts instruction. Implementation of Junior High Communication Arts curriculum. Communicate effectively with parents on student comprehension and progress. Support the Jr. High School building improvement plan. Participate in District and Building Professional Development opportunities.
  EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  Missouri certification in English or Language Arts at the 7-8 grade level or Middle School. Must have a solid understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards and best practice instructional strategies. Must have a strong knowledge of Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). Experience in middle school instruction preferred. Willingness to collaborate with peers. Willingness to understand and support the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.
  Application Procedure:
  Please apply online at http://www.nixapublicschools.net/ . Contact 417-724-6270 for assistance.
  Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  
  
  

• About the company

  293 Nixa Public Schools operates four elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fourth grade: Mathews, Espy, Century, and the newest, High Pointe, opened in August 2007.

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