High School Life Science Teacher (26-27)
Olathe Public Schools
High School Life Science Teacher (26-27)
Olathe Public Schools
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Olathe, Kansas
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The teacher is responsible for implementing the district curriculum to maximize student learning while managing a classroom that includes students with diverse needs. They must also supervise and evaluate students and build positive relationships with families.
Qualifications
You possess a Kansas teaching license with a secondary certification and a Life Science 9-12 endorsement. You have the ability to build relationships with diverse students and families and are skilled in differentiating instruction to meet a wide range of developmental needs.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Life Science 9-12 endorsement
differentiating instruction
Job Description
Academic Year 2026-2027
Company Overview: The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kan. The district serves students from Olathe and parts of Lenexa, Overland Park and Shawnee. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org
Description of the position:
This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.
Qualifications:
Kansas teaching license with secondary certification and Life Science 9-12 endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits:
Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. http://bit.ly/OPS_Insurance_Benefits
Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position.
Thank you for your understanding on this and for taking the time to apply with Olathe Public Schools.
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