A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
Pleasant Hope High School has an opening for a High School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Pleasant Hope offers a 4-day school week (Tuesday-Friday), competitive salary, full health benefits, and a family-like working atmosphere. The successful candidate will have a valid Missouri teaching certificate, an understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards, a desire to work collaboratively as a team member in a Professional Learning Community, and the ability to effectively integrate technology in the classroom. The position will remain open until filled. Salary Schedule and Employment Info.
Classroom aide, Instructional Aide or Student Teacher and students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
School term, salaried
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
CURRICULUM RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation. upon request of immediate supervisor. Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with those goals establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the Iocation provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as needed and/or required. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains an environment that enables students to have positive self- esteem.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 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 procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed. Supervises in the halls and cafeteria as scheduled by the administrator. Reports incidents of suspected child abuse to Building Principal and Division of Family Services. Obeys all rules and policies established by the Board of Education and Administration. Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator during the contracted school day.
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education- related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Serves as a class or club sponsor as agreed. Works to promote a positive school-community relationship with the partnering of parents, students, teachers, administration, school board, business, law enforcement, etc. to promote the best learning environment for a child in the district.
