5th Grade Classroom Teacher - Certified - One Year Only (26-27 School Year)

id='p2732_'>5th Grade Classroom Teacher - Certified - One Year Only (26-27 School Year) JobID: 2732

Position Type:

Elementary - Certified Positions/Intermediate (3rd, 4th or 5th Grade)

Date Posted:

6/17/2026

Location:

Robinson Elementary (ROB)

Closing Date:

06/26/2026

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5th Grade Classroom Teacher - Certified (One Year Only)

The Kirkwood School District is hiring a 5th Grade Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Robinson Elementary School. Candidates must be certified to teach 5th grade in the state of Missouri (Elementary 1 - 6 certification).

Our school thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to fostering a love of learning through meaningful relationships and engaging instruction.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate student progress utilizing a variety of assessment activities to determine the needs and progress of students.
• Provide feedback to students.
• Administer and grade assessments and assignments to measure students' growth and learning.
• Use formative and summative assessment strategies to assess the learner's progress and plan ongoing instruction.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as discussions and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Understand and utilize a variety of methods and techniques to meet the needs of all students and facilitate achievement of the objectives.
• Follow IEPs, 504s, BIPs, and other student needs/ accommodations.
• Support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.

This is a full-time certified teaching position, with benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Inclusion in the PSRS retirement system
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to enroll staff member's own children at KSD schools

Salary is based on the Certified Salary Schedule, dependent on relevant education & experience.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, June 26, 2026.

Screener interviews will take place on Wednesday, July 1 or Thursday, July 2, 2026.

In-person interviews will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

• If you are currently under contract in another district for the upcoming school year, an official letter of release from your current district will be required upon job offer.*

Kirkwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

This information is subject to change.

Attachment(s):

• Classroom Teacher 2025.pdf