Kindergarten Teacher - Eugene Ware Ele.

KCK•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district serving approximately 22,000 students with over 60 different languages spoken in their homes. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, ranked #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 in Kansas. As the fifth largest district in Kansas, it includes Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools. The student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. The district employs around 4,000 individuals, including more than 1,800 teachers. The job goal for this position is to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society. It also aims to ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, with performance on-track and on-time for success at every level.

Requirements

Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned
Good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization
Continually study and learn current research and theory
Skilled and effective in oral and written communication
Excellent human relations skills
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, high-intensive work environment
Ability to move around the room in order to effectively monitor student work and behavior
Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with the students and parents to see that each student has the opportunity to succeed
Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education
Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position
Must be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs
Show initiative, creativity, self-motivation and good judgment
Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability and flexibility
Respect confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication
Be efficient and organized in “paper management”
Maintain communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

Responsibilities

Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum
Work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned
Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objective, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards
Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students
Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site
Continually communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress
Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes
Actively participate in and work with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum
Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned
Assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports
Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning
Actively participate in extra curricular activities as requested by the principal
Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students
Serve as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits
Take attendance and keep attendance registers, according to Board policy
Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments
Be courteous and professional at all times
Maintain a neat and professional appearance
Perform other duties as assigned