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Science Teacher

Cape Girardeau Public Schools

Cape Girardeau, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Conflict Resolution, Digital Media, Educational Technology, Leadership, Multimedia, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Principles, Secondary School, Spreadsheets, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cape Girardeau, MO
POSTED
4 days ago
Position Type:
Junior High School/Science Teacher

Date Posted:
5/6/2026

Location:
Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High

Date Available:
08/01/2026
JJob Title: Science Teacher (Junior High School)

Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; 183 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Brief Description of Position:

The Science teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; to motivate each pupil to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in scientific fields.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
  • Valid Missouri Teaching Certification (Grades: 5 - 9)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Skilled in human relations, leadership and conflict management
  • Demonstrate the ability to foster a classroom climate that allows growth for at-risk students
  • Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
  • Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet, digital media
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Inspiring students and promoting mastery in subject area
  • Supervising and maintaining a safe environment for hands-on science lab and other project-related work
  • Providing continual assessment of student progress and maintaining records
  • Continually evaluating instructional performance to meet the needs of the students
  • Providing an effective environment that reflects and facilitates the academic program
  • Delivering socio-emotional curriculum to students in advisory settings
  • Providing peer assistance to fellow teachers
  • Continuing to work on professional growth
  • Routinely utilizing instructional technology and optimizing its instructional value
  • Initiating and maintaining open communication with parents and community members
  • Maintaining regular, punctual attendance.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal


Attachment(s):
  • 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.pdf
  • Science Teacher_CJHS.pdf

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