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Independence School District Hiring for Elementary Teaching Fellows Positions for the – School Year at Independence, MO Full Time
Opportunity for 1st year Elementary Classroom Teachers. Be a part of our Teaching Fellowship Program. The ISD partners with Northwest Missouri State University to offer a unique fellowship opportunity for new teachers. Participants complete their first year of teaching in the ISD while obtaining their Master’s of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction consists of 30 credit hours taken over 4 trimesters. Classes will be held at the ISD Central Office or Northland Innovation Center.
Benefits and Housing
- Fully furnished housing, including utilities and wifi
- Access to the district fitness center and health clinic
- Financial assistance to purchase classroom supplies
Fellowship Compensation Package Includes
*Competitive base salary*
- Health insurance
- District assigned mentor to assist with curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and classroom management and other supports
- Students are financially responsible for tuition to Northwest Missouri State at a reduced rate.
Admission requirements
- Must be prehired by the ISD
- Complete a teacher education program prior to the start of the Fellowship year
- Eligible for state licensure
- 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework
- GRE or other NWMS qualifying score
- Must commit to 3 years of teaching in the ISD after completing Fellowship