Science Teacher

Cape Girardeau Public Schools

Cape Girardeau, MO

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

About the Company

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Cape Girardeau Public Schools