Soc. Studies - Rosedale Middle School - 26/27SY

KCK•Kansas City, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for Rosedale Middle School for the 26/27 school year. KCKPS is a large, diverse, and nationally recognized urban school district committed to student success and preparing students for college and careers. This role is crucial in facilitating student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society, ensuring continuous improvement in performance levels for a global society.

Requirements

Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
Kansas teaching certificate in area of instructional responsibility.
Ability to work a full duty day in the assigned location(s).
Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of the instructional specialty.
Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
Good knowledge of the school’s program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization.
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, analyze, and interpret 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.
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move around as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
Ability to move around the room to effectively monitor student work and behavior.
Patience, caring, and the desire to work with students and parents to ensure each student has the opportunity to succeed.

Nice To Haves

If teaching a foreign language, proficiency in oral and written communication in that language.
If teaching choral music, ability to demonstrate proper techniques (singing), proficiency in one or more musical instruments.
For both choral and instrumental music teachers, excellent hearing and ability to determine pitch and tone variations.
If teaching in vocational trade, including business trades, journey level proficiency in that trade is required with on-the-job journey, lead, or supervisory experience highly desirable.
If teaching chemistry or certain science classes, ability to use appropriate masks and filters or protective clothing as protection from harmful liquids or fumes.
If teaching physical education and unless assigned full time as health or classroom driver education teacher, must possess sufficient strength, dexterity, endurance, agility and skill to carry out the program of studies for the activities to which assigned.
If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require sufficient athletics skills to demonstrate and perform appropriate athletic techniques at both the beginning and advance levels.
If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require working outdoors in conditions which are moderately comfortable and require adaptation of clothes and dress to the conditions or the use of “sun blockers”.
If a resource teacher, assist teachers upon their request in the preparation and development of materials with emphasis on reading as it relates to literacy training; work daily with teachers and students as scheduled and approved by school administration.

Responsibilities

Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and student outcomes.
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 school-wide behavior management.
Communicate instructional expectations and student progress to students and parents.
Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation.
Participate with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum.
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings and in-service training.
Maintain and submit appropriate records and reports to document student progress.
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 student needs/abilities.
Serve as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System.
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.