Application
Purpose: The Elementary School Teacher challenges each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a relevant curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment. In achieving this common goal, the Elementary School Teacher collaborates with other members of the staff and administration to appropriately respond to individual needs and abilities.
Responsible to: Principal
Payment rate: According to negotiated agreement
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
Current Kansas State Teaching Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Central Office.
Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
Essential Functions:
Planning and Preparation:
Demonstrate knowledge of content
Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
Demonstrate knowledge of students
Select instructional goals
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
Design coherent instruction
Assess student learning
Classroom Environment:
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Manage classroom procedures
Manage student behavior
Organize physical space
Instruction:
Communicate clearly and accurately
Use questioning and discussion techniques
Engage students in learning
Provide feedback to students
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Professional Responsibilities:
Adhere to contractual responsibilities
Reflect on teaching practices
Maintain accurate records
Communicate with families
Contribute to the school and district
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
General Responsibilities:
Support the mission and vision of the Emporia Public Schools.
Assist with the ongoing curriculum revision process as well as other building/district level committee tasks.
Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, paraeducators, and aides.
Provide academic assistance to students before and after regular school hours.
Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the principal.
Supervise students at school by monitoring hallways and common areas.
Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs.
Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance; timely submission of required reports; participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to SIT/IEP activities.
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips; etc.
Maintain a substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal.
Maintain a safe and well-organized instructional space.
Be prepared to implement the Building Crisis Plan; actively participate in response drills.
Respond to change in a productive manner.
Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other building or district administration.
