FOREIGN LANGUAGE Teacher - SY25-26 Distinguished Teacher Residency (Relocate to Kansas City, MO + 2

SY25-26 DeLaSalle Distinguished Teacher Residency 

Position Title: DeLaSalle Distinguished Teacher Residency
Reports To: Principal

Location: Kansas City, MO (Candidates must be willing to relocate to Kansas City, MO)

Contract Term: 10 Months (Academic Year) - payment is spread over 12 months. This residency is bound by a two-year commitment.

Note: Educators from across the country are strongly encouraged to apply, as DeLaSalle welcomes diverse perspectives and experiences to enrich our learning community.

Please click here to apply via our Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqXhVoc8zJLxKOtWW95q7XVDuhxc9aEiLoGpZsSO1VgPpRrg/viewform?usp=send_form

DeLaSalle High School: Where Educators Thrive

At DeLaSalle, our mission is to empower students from diverse backgrounds with personalized success plans that prepare them for lifelong leadership and impact. As part of our team, you’ll join a supportive community committed to equity, innovation, and student success.

What Sets Us Apart?

• Mission-Driven Impact: At DeLaSalle, you’ll serve a unique student population, including those who need additional academic or social-emotional support, while benefiting from small class sizes and a collaborative, caring environment.


• Supportive Culture: Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, care, and creativity. At DeLaSalle, your voice matters, and you’ll have opportunities to shape school policies and programs through structured feedback cycles and collaborative decision-making.


• Growth Opportunities: Access personalized mentorship, tailored professional development, and leadership pathways to help you thrive in your career.


• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy market-aligned compensation, fully covered single-person medical healthcare, a 12% retirement contribution, and up to $24,000 in housing assistance over two years.

Join us to make a lasting impact while flourishing professionally in an environment that prioritizes both student and staff success.

About the Residency:

This residency is designed for educators with proven instructional success and a commitment to advancing equity in education. Residents will play a pivotal role in supporting DeLaSalle’s mission to empower students through personalized learning, rigorous instruction, and a collaborative school culture. With up to $24,000 in housing assistance over two years, this program provides the resources and stability to help you thrive personally and professionally while making a lasting impact. Residents will benefit from:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Join a community focused on equity, diversity, and student success, where your contributions will shape the next generation of leaders.


• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Base salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
  
  
  • Housing assistance: Up to $24,000 over two years (up to $1,000/month).
  
  
  • Fully covered single-person medical healthcare, with dependent coverage available.
  
  
  • Employer contribution to the Kansas City Public School Retirement System (12% with five-year vesting).
  
  
  
  


• Leadership Pathways:
  
  
  
  • Instructional Leadership Team: Take on a stipended role to drive and shape teaching and learning across the school, influencing instructional practices and fostering a culture of excellence.
  
  
  • Peer Mentorship: Lead efforts to build and sustain a collaborative academic culture by mentoring fellow educators, providing feedback, and contributing to team success.
  
  
  
  


• Optimal Teaching Environment: Small class sizes (18:1 student-to-teacher ratio) and the autonomy to innovate in your classroom.


• Unparalleled Professional Support: Personalized mentorship, instructional coaching, and a $2500 stipend for residents to explore their own professional development and growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Board Certification: Demonstrates advanced teaching expertise, a commitment to continuous improvement, and alignment with the highest standards of professional practice.


• A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
  
  
  
  • Note: Certification from another state, provided the candidate demonstrates eligibility for reciprocity or meets the requirements to obtain Missouri certification within a specified timeframe.
  
  
  
  


• A minimum of three years of core subject area teaching experience with demonstrated instructional results.
  
  
  
  • Note: Candidates with significant industry experience and proven expertise in their field, even without formal teaching experience, are also encouraged to apply if they exhibit a strong commitment to education and student success.
  
  
  
  


• Experience working in urban education and serving diverse student populations.


• Familiarity with restorative practices and culturally responsive teaching strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.


• An unwavering belief that all students can learn at high levels.


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues.


• Experience in partnering with families and caretakers to promote academic success.


• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Application Recommendations:

Applicants are encouraged to upload up to two years of recent observation and student growth data as part of their application. While this is not a requirement, providing this information will strengthen your candidacy and allow us to better understand your instructional impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Mission Alignment

• Embody DeLaSalle’s mission to foster equity, inclusion, and academic excellence.


• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues to strengthen the school community.

Instructional Excellence

• Deliver rigorous, engaging lessons that are aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and informed by data.


• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.


• Participate in collaborative planning, professional development, and feedback cycles to continually enhance instructional practice.

Culture and Community Building

• Create a classroom environment that affirms students' identities, promotes belonging, and supports social-emotional learning.


• Implement restorative practices and maintain a positive learning environment aligned with school-wide expectations.


• Engage families as partners in student success through regular, meaningful communication.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in morning, lunch, and dismissal duties as assigned.


• Contribute to school events such as open houses, family-teacher conferences, and field trips.


• Mentor and support peers or residents, as needed, through modeling and feedback.


• Bring skills, passions, and hobbies to increase opportunities for students to learn, explore, and grow.

Join Us:

Be part of a residency that empowers educators to thrive professionally while making a lasting impact on students’ lives. Apply today to join DeLaSalle High School and inspire the next generation of leaders.