Elementary Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)

Job Title: Elementary Teacher              

Elementary Teaching Position: USD 330 Mission Valley Elementary has (2) classrooms at each grade level from KG-6th.  Average class size per teacher is 15 students.  USD 330 Mission Valley also utilizes (4) Teacher Aides to help support general education teachers and to assist with student academic interventions.   K-6 students receive Physical Education and Music on daily basis.  Art is provided on a bi-weekly basis. Elementary students have access to technology such as Chromebooks, Ipads, and Promethean Boards on a daily basis. 

USD 330 Mission Valley is a "single" district and provides its own services for students who need support from Special Education.   In addition to Special Education teachers the district also has a full-time Licensed School Psychologist, Licensed School Social Worker, Special Services Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologist, Gifted Facilitator, and also receives support from other agencies for OT, PT, Vision & Hearing Services.

Student Contact Days:  161    {School Day:  8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Teacher Contract Days:  175  {Duty Day:  7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

Applications are available at www.mv330.org

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Application process required documents:

1. Application
2. Resume
3. Cover letter
4. Credentials (or college transcripts and 3 reference letters)
5. Copy of KS teaching license

Mission Valley USD 330

Mission Valley is a member of the Flint Hills League which includes:

1. Osage City
2. Lyndon
3. West Franklin
4. Cair Paravel
5. Central Heights
6. Morris County
7. Alma-Wabaunsee

Location

Mission Valley is in the beautiful Flint Hills and is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Topeka, 35 miles north of Emporia, and 45 miles southeast of Manhattan.   The USD 330 school district is comprised of the rural communities of Dover, Eskridge, and Harveyville.

Questions

Application Process---Contact Tasha Raine (Board Clerk)  traine@mv330.org

Position Duties---Contact Amy Johnston (K-6 Principal)  ajohnston@mv330.org

2023-2024 Negotiated Master Agreement--https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/425/District/3511187/0728_001.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTION: To create a flexible elementary program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil`s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified in state law and district procedures.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student`s work.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students and volunteers.

Qualification Requirements: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in education with elementary endorsement.

CERTIFICATES. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Kansas Teaching Certificate in area of subject matter.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general periodicals and professional journals, lesson plans and district procedures. Ability to write reports, correspondence and lessons plans. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

 REASONING ABILITIY: 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.

 OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books or audio visual equipment. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment varies. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.

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www.mv330.org

Mission Valley USD 330 is located approx. 30-50 minutes from Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Emporia.  We are a 2A district with our Elementary/Junior High and High School both centrally located at the same site between the towns of Eskridge, Dover, and Harveyville.

In August 2022 the district patrons voted to pass a $12 million bond to upgrade the current facilities.  This project will include a secure entrance at the 7-12 entrance, 7-12 office renovation, renovated science classrooms, renovated Vocational Agriculture Education building, new Career Technical Education center, new softball & baseball field complex, new all-weather track, new artificial turf football field, and other upgrades to current infrastructure.

All application materials may be mailed to Tasha Raine, Board Clerk, P.O. Box 158, Eskridge, KS  66423 or faxed to 785-409-6216 or sent via electronic mail (MS Word or PDF format only please) to traine@mv330.org