Certificated High School Teacher: Real World Learning/Design Thinking (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage•Independence, MO

About The Position

This position is at Fort Connect. Fort Connect is an application based program for high school students who would benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning with a more hands-on, smaller group approach. Teachers of any secondary certification area use a design thinking/innovation model of instruction combined with real-world, project-based experiences to allow students to earn credits while also completing client based projects. This program includes students in grades 9-12 using an alternative program model, focused around client-based/real world learning experiences. Any secondary (9th - 12th grade) active Missouri certification is accepted. Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 25-26 school year at this time (starting salary= $45,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers. For questions or to learn more, reach out to Dr. Jarrod Steffens, 816-650-7709, or to the Human Resources Department (816-650-7004). Purpose Statement This teacher works closely with students who require non-traditional approaches to learning, provides individualized instruction and supports to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. This teacher facilitates real-world learning experiences that connect classroom learning to practical, hands-on experiences in the community through client centered projects. The teacher of alternative programming collaborates with community partners to develop internship opportunities, service-learning projects, and other experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for success beyond high school. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in alternative education, secondary education and a passion for helping students discover their potential and achieve their goals. This candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. This job reports to the Principal of Alternative Programming.

Requirements

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures.
Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.
Criminal Background Check
Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Exempt

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and methods and materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the levels of students' competencies.
Assesses student progress toward standards, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with other classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing established curriculum/ individual student plans and ensuring the success of assigned students.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resource organizations for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, attendance, problem solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates instructional methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and/or student success.
Develops and implements behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instructs students and/or provides lesson plans for substitutes for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Maintains open communication with students / parents / guardians regarding student progress, expectations, concerns and direction for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Maintains formal and informal data for all students in building for the purpose of ensuring the student data is accurate.
Monitors students in a variety of locations and professional development workshops (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials in collaboration with other staff members for the purpose of providing feedback, documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code, school policies and all relevant laws.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing issues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues and providing information and/or direction.