The Kingston K-14 School District is seeking an outstanding individual to fill an Elementary teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.  

 

Reports to:  Building Principal

 

The ideal candidate:

• Must hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary or have provisional certification 
• Demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and energy,
• Be capable of working as part of a grade-level and building team,
• Be willing to work hard to help increase academic achievement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning 
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiors.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education through instruction and action, curriculum, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assesses students' progress regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Attends faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his or her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.  

 

 

The district reserves the right to close the application process once suitable candidates have applied or until a suitable candidate has been hired.