Classroom Teacher - Wellington-Napoleon R-IX
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Elementary School Classes |
| Job Title: | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Job Location: | Wellington-Napoleon R-IX Elementary |
| Beginning: | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | Early Childhood |
| Certificate: | Elementary Education |
| District: | Wellington-Napoleon R-IX |
| Wellington, MO 64097 | |
| Telephone: |
816-240-2621 |
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Job Description:
Elementary Teaching Position (Kindergarten)
Job Description: The Wellington-Napoleon R-IX School District is seeking a dynamic, student centered, Elementary teacher for the position of Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. WN early learning classrooms focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. LETRS, Science of Reading is being implemented in the Kindergarten classrooms.
Wellington-Napoleon R-IX is located just east of suburban Kansas city in Lafayette County, MO. We are a small rural district serving 350 students PK-12. WN R-IX has implemented a four day school week calendar.
District Amenities include:
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: The Teacher shall have completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and shall possess the necessary certification for the position as required by the Missouri State Board of Education as well as meet any other requirement as may be deemed necessary by the Local Board of Education.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned
JOB GOAL: The Teacher is to help students learn appropriate subject matter and acquire skills that will contribute to their development as mature, productive and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff.
Elementary Teaching Position (Kindergarten)
Job Description: The Wellington-Napoleon R-IX School District is seeking a dynamic, student centered, Elementary teacher for the position of Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. WN early learning classrooms focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. LETRS, Science of Reading is being implemented in the Kindergarten classrooms.
Wellington-Napoleon R-IX is located just east of suburban Kansas city in Lafayette County, MO. We are a small rural district serving 350 students PK-12. WN R-IX has implemented a four day school week calendar.
District Amenities include:
- Four Day School Week
- Off Mondays, with the exception of one scheduled PD day per month.
- 163 Day Teacher Contract, 150 Student Days
- Small Class Sizes (Elementary class sizes range from 12-16 students)
- Competitive Salary
- District Career Ladder Participation
- Full BOE paid Health and Dental Insurance
- Extremely Supportive School Board, Parents, and Community
- Low Discipline Rates
- Supportive Administration in a Collaborative Learning Environment
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: The Teacher shall have completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and shall possess the necessary certification for the position as required by the Missouri State Board of Education as well as meet any other requirement as may be deemed necessary by the Local Board of Education.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Teacher aides and volunteers assigned
JOB GOAL: The Teacher is to help students learn appropriate subject matter and acquire skills that will contribute to their development as mature, productive and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan a program of study that adheres to state and district guidelines, promotes district goals, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and --in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Identify potential learning difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required for support or further evaluation.
- Communicate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Serve as a positive role model for students under her/his supervisor.
- Compile and maintain reports, documentation and records as directed by the administration.
- Takes part in professional development activities on a regular basis to improve his or her knowledge level and ability to meet the needs of students with diverse needs.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff.
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