Elementary Music (Half-time)Flinthills USD 492 • www.usd492.org USD 492 Flinthills is seeking applications for a half-time Elementary Music Teacher (K-5) for the 2023-24 school year. Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with the appropriate endorsements. Coaching and/or Sponsorship opportunities are also available. USD 492 Flinthills is a small rural school district with close access to Wichita and Interstate 35. Flinthills has high academic standards, many opportunities to participate in sports and activities, and a very supportive community. Interested applicants should submit 1) a Letter of Inquiry; 2) a Resume; 3) an Application (available on our website at https://usd492.socs.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/USD%20492%20District%20Offices%7CUSD%20492%20Employment%20Opportunities ); and 4) 3 Letters of Recommendation with contact information to Angela Cooper, USD 492 - Flinthills, 806 SE Rosalia Rd, Rosalia, KS 67132. (a.cooper@usd492.org) JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: As Set by the State Board of Education REPORTS TO: Building Principal SUPERVISES: Students, teacher aides, and volunteers as assigned JOB GOAL: To help students master subject matter specified by the district`s curriculum guides, to help students demonstrate that mastery as it relates to defined curriculum outcomes, and to assist students in their development towards mature, able, and responsible citizens. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets all students` individual needs, interests, and abilities. 2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. 3. Guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects communicated to students. 4. Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting the district`s published objectives. 5. Assess students` accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required by policy and as requested by the administration. 6. Directly supervises all students to which they are assigned. Supervises students in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities they are employed or assigned to sponsor. Assumes supervision responsibilities as directed by the principal. 7. Assists in referring and diagnosing students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from district specialists as required. 8. Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly and as requested by the administration. 9. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing students` life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains order in the classroom fairly and justly. 10. Observes all policies, rules, and regulations of the board as stated in the policy handbook, faculty handbooks, and student handbooks. 11. Observes established duty hours of the school day. 12. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers(s) and evaluates their job performance. 13. Maintains and strives to improve professional performance and competence. 14. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 15. Follows the appropriate procedures for ordering supplies and materials and expanding from activity accounts. 16. Facilitate cooperation between all persons in the school community. 17. Adhere to all district health and safety policies. 18. Support the mission of the school district. 19. Other duties assigned by the administration. Please submit 1) a Letter of Inquiry; 2) a Resume; 3) an Application (available on our website at http://www.usd492.org under District Forms); and 4) 3 Letters of Recommendation with contact information to Angela Cooper, USD 492 - Flinthills, 806 SE Rosalia Rd, Rosalia, KS 67132. (a.cooper@usd492.org)
Benefits Information Flinthills offers a take-it or leave it single health insurance plan. We also offer a partial matching retirement plan. Salary Information Full-time Base Salary is $42 800. Employer Information Flinthills USD 492 includes schools in the communities of Rosalia and Cassoday. Located east of El Dorado in eastern Butler County, the school is a progressive 1A school district with total enrollment of just under 300 students. The district has a PreK-2 building located in Cassoday while grades 3-12 attend school in buildings located in Rosalia.
District facilities were renovated and added in 2020-21 as result of a bond issue. These improvements included: purchase of 10 acres; roofs; exterior doors and windows at the 3-12 Building; carpet district wide; an Ag building; 8-lane track; baseball/softball complex; tech addition for small engine repair; bus maintenance building; bus barn; seating, and lighting and audio systems in the auditorium; and interactive gym floors at both buildings. The district also completed interior facelifts by painting hallways, classrooms, and lockers. The district was also able to make improvements with SPARK grant money due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The district installed a restroom at the PreK-2 Building, air purifiers in every HVAC unit; air purifying fans in most classrooms; touchless faucets and toilets district wide; touchless paper towel dispensers district wide, cafeteria tables at both buildings, additional iPads to complete our 1:1 initiative, an interactive projector with educational and physical games in the PreK-2 Gym, and purchased an assortment of cleaning tools and supplies.
Technology used in the district includes a 1:1 initiative grades PreK-12. PreK-1 use ipads, while 2-12 use chromebooks. Classrooms are also equipped with SMART Boards.
Extracurricular activities include a full offering of sports including football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, baseball, softball, and track. Other activities include cheerleading, drama, forensics, scholars bowl, band, vocal, FFA, Skills USA, and TSA.
The district sets high standards for its students and has programs in place to help ALL students succeed.
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Rosalia, KS 67132 Job Start Date August-12-2024 Applications Due By December-31-2025 Job Contact Information |