Science Teacher - LGHS - Topeka

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13539154 Lawrence Gardner High School Teacher **Job Title:**Science Teacher - FY26-27 School Year **Location:**Lawrence Gardner High School Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, Topeka, KS **Reports To:**Principal Position **Type:**Full-Time / 12-Month Contract **About Lawrence Gardner High School:**Lawrence Gardner High School (LGHS) is an accredited public high school serving students within the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. Our mission is to provide high-quality, personalized education that supports justice-involved youth in achieving academic success and successful reentry. At LGHS, we are committed to the values of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Empathy. **Position Summary:**We are seeking dynamic and mission-driven teachers to provide standards-aligned instruction to students using Apex Learning and supplemental curriculum resources. The ideal candidate is skilled in trauma-informed practices, classroom management, and differentiated instruction within a secure setting. Teachers at LGHS are dedicated to helping students build confidence, develop life skills, and earn credits toward graduation. Position Responsibilities Include: - Provide rigorous, engaging instruction aligned with Kansas State Standards using digital and supplemental materials - Facilitate a supportive classroom environment focused on growth, discipline, and mutual respect - Use data from Apex Learning and assessments to guide instruction and monitor student progress - Modify and differentiate content based on student needs, IEPs, and learning plans - Collaborate with support staff and correctional staff to maintain safety and consistency - Document student performance, maintain records, and assist with graduation and reentry planning - Participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives Additional Requirements:Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. - Capacity to work with students of varying abilities and backgrounds. - Ability to maintain positive working relationships with students and staff members. - Effective organization and time management skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills with the ability to present information effectively to a wide range of audiences. Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in education or a related field and a valid Kansas teaching license. - Experience in teaching, preferably in a middle school or high school setting.Experience working with adjudicated youth or in a correctional facility is highly desirable.