SY 26-27 Art Teacher

Center School District • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guides students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Ability to complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions
• Ability to write clear and complete lesson plans
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students
• Ability to identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Ability to use district software for recording grades and finding student information
• Ability to utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities
• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level