2026-2027 Elementary Teacher•Computers, Delaware Elementary School Springfield Public Schools Delaware Elementary•Springfield, Missouri This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools (Springfield, MO) Job Details

Job ID:

5904668

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher•Computers

Department:

Multiple

Pay Grade:

Teacher's Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:

Exempt Reports to: Principal

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position will be primarily responsible for providing support to the instructional program by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for ensuring Computer students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through facilitation of the intended curriculum based on the ISTE standards. Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, organizing age-appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration. Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. test scores, student evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements. Provides parents and/or legal guardians with reports of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan. Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements. Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Participates in a variety of meetings and workshops (e.g. Professional Development, IEPs, team leadership meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student's personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction. Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements Possession of a Missouri Teacher Certification. Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies. Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Ability to analyze issues and create action plans. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes. Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve. Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$45,917 to $83,650 Per Year