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Elementary Classroom Teacher 2026-2027 (District-Wide Application)

Cape Girardeau Public Schools

Cape Girardeau, MO

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About the role

Job Title:  Elementary Level Teacher

 

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

 

Reports To:  Principal
 

 

Brief Description of Position:  

 

The Elementary Level Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

 

Required Qualifications: 

 
  • Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment

  • Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate

  • Successful student teaching

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management

  • Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students

  • Demonstrate skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and data bases

  • Experience in formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis

 


Preferred Qualifications:

 
  • Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities

  • LETRS Certification and/or Orton-Gillingham Certification

  • Experience with Google Workspace and/or CanvasLMS