Part-Time 6-8th Grade Social Studies/Part-Time Mentoring

USD 506 Labette County

Job Posting for the 2023-24 School Year

POSITION TITLE: Part-Time 6-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher/Part-Time Mentoring Coordinator 

SCHOOL: Mound Valley Grade School

SALARY RANGE: Full Time Teacher Contract as per the Negotiated Agreement available online at https://www.usd506.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/46096793ad39e/2022-2023%20Negotiated%20Agreement-Final.docx

CONTRACT LENGTH: Initial contract shall be for the 2023-24 school year

POSITION SUMMARY: The professional elementary teacher is a highly qualified educator endorsed in the assigned teaching area with unique qualifications and skills to create a flexible social studies program and a class environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of all students. This position requires a highly qualified individual capable of establishing effective rapport with students so as to effectively motivate students to develop skills- attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid social studies foundation during their elementary years in accordance with each student’s ability.  One who will act in the best interest of every child to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members that can impact the quality of the educational experience for all students.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Social Studies Teaching

-      Demonstrate effective planning including the use of district curriculum- appropriate instructional objectives- effective teaching practices- and student assessment.

-      Implement lesson plans that actively engage students and provide for the individual needs of students through the use of a variety of appropriate teaching models or strategies and techniques.

-      Provide for individual student differences through appropriate lesson design- interventions- and extended learning opportunities.

-      Provide for clear and purposeful student evaluation as the basis for instruction and reporting progress.

-      Provide positive motivational experiences to communicate high expectations for student learning that conveys belief in all students’ ability to learn.

-      Consistent use of effective classroom management techniques that promote high standards for student performance- positive peer interactions and appropriate social behaviors.

-      Communicate effectively in a clear- explicit manner so as to exhibit respect for students- colleagues- administration- parents- community members- and other key stakeholders.

-      Work cooperatively with other school personnel to meet the needs of students and their families.

-      Willingness to actively support students in their endeavors beyond the classroom through involvement in student organizations and athletic teams.

-      Stays informed of and adhere to Board approved policies and regulations while using appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems.

-      Strive to continually improve your teaching knowledge and job performance through the use of approved professional activities and staff development opportunities.

-      Maintain open lines of communication with administrative personnel keeping them informed of issues potentially requiring their attention.

Mentoring Coordinator

- Develop- maintain- and facilitate a scope and sequence of required topics to be covered by mentors and mentees throughout the mentoring process- inclusive of mentoring topics to be covered at new teacher orientation.

- Enhances teachers’ content knowledge and effective use of instructional strategies (i.e.- inservices- workshops- classes- modeling instruction- learning teams). 

- Facilitates professional development based upon identified needs.

- Facilitates ongoing training and projects related to mentoring new teachers within the district.     

- Communicates to the Mentor Teachers and the district about the Mentor Program.

- Coordinates pairing New Teachers with Mentor Teachers.

- Monitors schedules and required work of the Mentor Teachers.

- Provides initial and ongoing training for Mentor Teachers.

- Plans ongoing trainings for New Teachers.

- Models qualities of an exemplary Mentor Teacher.

- Gathers and analyzes the program`s evaluations and data from New Teachers- Mentor Teachers and Building Administrators. 

- Perform other duties- as deemed appropriate- by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-      Must hold a valid Kansas school teaching license or qualify for and receive the initial teaching license¹ at the appropriate grade level and/or in the assigned subject matter. 

-      Be flexible- positive- and proactive in the ability to manage multiple assignments.

-      The ability to effectively communicate (verbally- electronically and in writing) with students- faculty- administration- and parents.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications are available online at https://www.usd506.org.  The completed application packet should include a completed application- letter of interest- resume- and proof of teacher certification or documentation of eligibility for a restricted teaching license¹.

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Tiffany Flatt- Altamont Grade School Principal

620-784-5511

tflatt@usd506.org 

¹The restricted teaching license is an alternative pathway that is intended to respond to school districts’ needs in hiring qualified- licensed teachers. It is designed to recruit mid-career professionals who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a content area they want to teach and who are seeking a career change. This pathway provides an opportunity for these individuals to have immediate access to start teaching under the restricted license while completing professional education pedagogy course work to become fully licensed. Information at http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=320

It is the policy of Labette County Unified School District No. 506 to follow employment practices which consider only qualifications of the applicant for a position- without regard to race- color- religion- age- sex- disability- ancestry- or national origin. 

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