The Valley Park School District is seeking a talented educator for a long-term substitute teaching assignment as a Middle School Science Teacher. 

 

Description: Valley Park Middle School seeks a highly qualified, student-centered Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher.  VPMS is committed to challenging students to achieve academic excellence and personal success by providing personalized, high-quality instruction and a challenging, relevant curriculum within a warm, caring, student-centered environment. 

 

The Successful Candidate:

• Is knowledgeable about middle school philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents and will be able to present the curriculum using a problem-centered approach.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each student, individually and in group settings.
• Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the District curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in their subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences.
• Keep abreast of current developments in their field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s).
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and follow lesson plans and instructional materials. 
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and class.
• Ensure instruction aligns with engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to achieve a safe and effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare grade reports as needed.
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administration. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

 

Certification: Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate--REQUIRED

Valid teaching certificate in the State of Missouri for Middle School Science__PREFERRED

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree__PREFERRED

Compensation: $190.00/day 

Benefits: Not Eligible 

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher. 

 

 

Please understand that to be considered a candidate, you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; listing three current references; and completing the Teacher EPI Assessment.