Apply now to work in the Fort Osage School District!

 

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year and placement will be at Cler-Mont Elementary School (kindergarten - 4th grade).  Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 24-25 school year at this time (starting salary= $44,200).

 

We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule.  The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more.   New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers. 

 

Certification in K-12 special education; mild moderate special education is required.


 For questions or to learn more, reach out to Dr. Ryan Souza, Principal (816-650-7351) or to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004).

 

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music, physical education etc.) supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans, strategies, and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, other professional staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students; and maintaining open communication with parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

 

 

Essential Functions

 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

  

   Responsibility

   Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing

   other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

  

Work Environment

   The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional

   lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,  significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine

   finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed in a

   generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.


Clearances

Criminal Background Check

Family Care Registry

 

  FLSA Status                                               

  Exempt