Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Middle School Language Arts Teacher - Potential Opening

***ALL applicants must apply here:  https://www.applitrack.com/wpsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 ***

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Missouri teacher certificate for appropriate level. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building or District Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract days (minimum 173 plus additional contracted days) with benefits according to Board policy.

JOB GOAL: To assist students in learning the appropriate subject matter, skills, and/or attitudes that will contribute to their development as responsible citizens.

The West Platte School District, located in Weston, Missouri, has a potential opening for a dynamic leader to serve as a Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. 

The successful candidate will: choose and implement appropriate methodology; apply varied instructional strategies that address the diversity of the learners; provide continuous feedback to students and families; communicate appropriately with students, parents, community and staff;  use various ongoing assessments to monitor the effectiveness of instruction; align the assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of the district, implement Missouri Learning Standards, and effectively utilize instructional technology.  Proper certification or proof of eligibility for certification is required. Additional assignments/coaching may be available. 

West Platte 2023-24 base compensation is $44,000.  The District provides 100% Board paid Health Insurance, 50% Board paid dental, 50% Board paid vision, and Board paid life insurance.

Position will remain open until filled.  The West Platte School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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