Teacher - Health & AVID (Rock Bridge High School) 2026-27

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for Health and AVID classroom instruction to secondary students of the district. Additional responsibilities may be included at the discretion of the principal. 

• AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination 

The AVID Elective Teacher position, housed at Rock Bridge High School, is responsible for implementing the AVID College Readiness System with fidelity in the AVID elective classroom and their other content area.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

Health:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.              
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.   
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.    
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.   
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Adheres to the guidelines and curriculum standards provided by the CPS PE/Health Dept. 

AVID:

Columbia Public Schools has partnered with AVID Center since 2013 to implement the AVID College Readiness System. This partnership supports All Learners in Columbia Public Schools. The AVID System comprises four domains: Instruction, Systems, Leadership, and Culture. AVID supports students in the academic middle through the AVID Elective. In addition, all CPS learners benefit from the AVID College Readiness System through highly effective, research-based instructional strategies instructors use throughout our AVID buildings. 

AVID Elective Teacher

• Sets high expectations for student opportunities and monitors students’ progress.
• Functions as a well-respected instructional leader with at least three to five years of teaching experience.
• Promotes the use of WICOR strategies by all AVID students and all classes.
• Assists in the training of tutors using the AVID tutorial training materials.
• Advocates for AVID students, especially with challenges of access and equity in advanced courses.
• Assists the Site Team with certification and data collection (including senior data collection) and gathers Domain and Subdomain artifacts to verify performance levels for the Coaching and Certification Instrument (CCI).
• Promotes the use of schoolwide WICOR strategies across the campus.
• Advocates and provides professional learning for AVID methodologies for other school and district staff members.
• Serves as a member of the AVID Site Team.

District Teaching Expectations:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and, at times, designated individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets all students' individual needs, interests, and abilities using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units in harmony with the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues, and parents positively and productively.
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates students' learning problems regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as needed and/or required.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules while maintaining order fairly and appropriately.
• Makes provisions for being available to students, staff, and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Where applicable, plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Board policies and procedures.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS        

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:        Building Principal and Assistant Principal

Supervises:        None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Health K-12, or 7-12.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform online research; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $44,200 - $67,007