Grade 1 Teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

3d

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementing, organizing, and
planning an appropriate instructional program for a 1st Grade classroom.  

This position is expected to encourage and guide student’s intellectual
development by combining the instructors unique pedagogical and professional
experiences with the program of study. 

This position reports to the building principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable subject area required.
• Kansas teaching certification in applicable subject area required.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and opportunity and follow-up to obtain results.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in applicable subject area preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting or professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign, grade, and provide feedback on assignments, class work, homework, and tests.
• Attend in-service training, unit meetings, and workshops.
• Contribute in meetings with communities, departments, districts, parents, and school(s).
• Facilitate active learning by assigning and preparing classroom curriculum.
• Implement strategies to encourage, instruct, and monitor to optimize student learning.
• Maintain comprehensive and precise record of student progress and required documentation.
• Participate in academic, extracurricular, and professional support activities.
• Positively correct inconducive behavior in accordance with district procedures and rules.
• Use latest technologies to differentiate and support future-ready instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers