SY 26-27 Music Teacher K-5

Center School District•Kansas City, MO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Create lesson plans and teach to the entire class and individually or in small groups, track student progress, and work within district administration policies, guidelines, and standards of learning. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and proper certification. The teacher will be responsible for creating and following a classroom schedule, implementing special educational plans, communicating with parents, and participating in professional development and various school committees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Proper certificate in related field.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
Social Perceptiveness and being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.
Ability to identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
Ability to interpret educational implications of evaluation results, design interventions, and provide specially designed instruction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, teachers, parents, and the public.
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 write clear and complete lesson plans.
Ability to effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and students.
Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience as a teacher is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and follow classroom schedule that includes regular classroom instruction, integrated arts classes, library visits, library lessons, computer lab times, counselor lessons, special assemblies, lunch times, and recess along.
Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction.
Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan.
Encourage the development of social and emotional skills, community building, and behavior management skills.
Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans.
Complete IEP and various evaluations for Special Education teachers.
Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns.
Participate in building grade level and subject area committees.
Participate in professional development activities.
Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy.
Collect, organize, and maintain classroom supplies such as crayons, paper, pencils, cleaning wipes, books, art supplies, and snacks.
Create and display student work in the classroom and on public bulletin boards in the hallway.
Assist with and supervise dismissal of students daily.
Determine and post learning objectives daily for student and supervisor.
Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).
Perform related work as required.