High School Foreign Language Teacher

High School Foreign Language Teacher Job Details

Job : 5510389

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Summary The General Education Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high‑quality instruction that promotes student learning, growth, and achievement. The teacher creates a positive classroom environment, establishes effective relationships with students and families, and collaborates with colleagues to support the educational goals of the district. Instruction is aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards and the Scott County R-IV Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provide instruction that supports student mastery of the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Plan and prepare engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that address diverse learner needs.
• Use effective instructional strategies, technology, and resources to enhance learning.
• Assess student progress using formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and provide feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varied abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.
• Establish and maintain standards of classroom behavior that create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, concerns, and successes.
• Collaborate with colleagues in grade‑level or content‑area teams and participate in professional learning communities.

• Participate in curriculum development, professional development, and staff meetings.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, assemblies, and during other assigned duties.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing professional development and reflection.
• Uphold district policies, procedures, and staff handbooks.
• Support CSIP goals by focusing on student achievement, continuous improvement, and positive school culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

• The General Education Teacher has supervisory responsibility over students and may provide direction to paraprofessionals, aides, or volunteers assigned to their classroom.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate subject/grade level preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver engaging instruction.
• Classroom management and student motivation skills.

General Education Classroom Teacher

• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and the district’s CSIP.

• Is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, hear, speak, and see at close, moderate, and distance ranges.
• Must be able to lift and/or move instructional materials up to 25 pounds.
• Must meet deadlines with time constraints and manage multiple tasks.
• Occasionally works extended hours for meetings, events, or grading.

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

The individual who occupies this position will regularly work in a typical classroom environment. Rarely, the individual may be required to supervise students outdoors in temperatures above 100 degrees or below freezing.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Board Policy.

The Scott County R-IV School District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. Bradley J. Kolwyck , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Benton, Missouri 63736
• Phone:
• Email: bradley.kolwyck