2026-27 School Year- iSpark Teacher (Project Lead the Way)

School Year- iSpark Teacher (Project Lead the Way)

Kansas City School District – Kansas City, Missouri – Open until filled. Starting date: Immediately.

Job Details

• Job ID:


• Appointment: Full-time


• Position type: Full-time


• Reporting to: Building Principal


• FLSA status: Exempt


• Salary Grade: T01 – T06


• Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development


• Job Title Code: 01797

Purpose of Job

The iSpark Teacher provides strong, effective instruction in college and career readiness skills using an integrated curricular approach.

Responsibilities

• Supports the growth of the STEM curriculum by planning lessons and providing instruction in coding, robotics, problem/project based learning, and design process.


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Design Thinking and the Inquiry Process to create a student‑centered learning environment.


• Provides one‑on‑one guidance for students pursuing individualized design and technology projects that may include digital creation/fabrication tools.


• Participates as a school instructional technology leader and member of the school leadership team.


• Encourages thoughtful action and reflection throughout student project steps.


• Works collaboratively with the Director of Career and Technical Education and Building Principal to maintain iSpark classroom tools, equipment, and supplies.


• Works with all stakeholders to ensure program outcomes are achieved.


• Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current in emergent pedagogical and technological trends, research, and models effective practice in 21st Century teaching and learning strategies.


• Adapts to a rapidly advancing industry and researches and experiments with new technologies.


• Exhibits strong analytical, classroom management, and problem‑solving skills.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Applicant must agree to complete a 16‑hour PLTW certification training upon accepting the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Hold or be eligible for Missouri teacher certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.


• Demonstrated success at integrating curriculum.


• Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.


• Excellence in written communication.


• Knowledge of effective application of technology in a K‑6 classroom environment.


• Knowledge of the use of interactive software and hardware in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of G‑Suite for Education.


• Project‑based learning teaching experience.


• Master’s degree.


• Minimum of two years teaching experience.

Physical Demands

Meet the listed physical demands to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Terms of Employment

• Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days per week; 187 workdays


• Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance, KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan (mandatory 9% employee contribution matched by KCPS), voluntary retirement savings plans.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a changemaker, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and #LevelUp the future.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.


• No supervisory responsibilities.