Math Intervention Teacher K-8

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Math Intervention Teacher for K-8. This role is crucial in facilitating student comprehension and application of mathematical concepts, skills, and behaviors to develop responsible members of society. The goal is to ensure continuous improvement in performance levels, preparing students for college and careers in a global society, with all students on track for success at every level.

Requirements

Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
Ability to work a full duty day in the assigned location(s).
Ability to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards.
Ability to 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.
Ability to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site.
Ability to communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
Ability to continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes.
Ability to actively participate in and work with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
Ability to participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
Ability to assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
Ability to ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
Ability to actively participate in extra curricular activities as requested by the principal.
Ability to participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
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.
Ability to continually study and learn current research and theory.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits.
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.
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.
Regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
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.

Nice To Haves

Serve as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits.

Responsibilities

Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
Assess student abilities related to educational goals, objectives, student outcomes, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities compatible with the physical facility and student needs/capabilities.
Manage learner behavior in the classroom and participate in site-wide behavior management.
Communicate instructional expectations and student progress (or lack thereof) to students and parents, verbally or in writing.
Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation.
Actively participate and collaborate with other program personnel in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum.
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings and in-service training.
Assist in documenting student progress by maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
Ensure 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.
Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers, including serving as a family advocate and participating in home visits.
Take attendance and keep attendance registers according to Board policy.
Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
Maintain communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action for student educational needs.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community.
Speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.