SY 26-27 Middle School Art Teacher

Center School District•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guides students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens. This role involves providing instruction, creating lesson plans, and participating in various school committees and professional development activities. The teacher is responsible for maintaining accurate student records, communicating with parents, and implementing special educational plans. Additionally, the teacher will attend school-sponsored activities and faculty meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Missouri Middle School 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 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
Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).