Primary School Teacher 2nd Grade

USD #492 Flinthills is seeking applicants for a 2nd-grade Teacher position for the 2024-25 School Year. The vacancy exists in our Primary School (Grades PreK - 2) in Cassoday, Kansas. Applicants should hold or be eligible for a valid Kansas teaching license with the appropriate endorsements.  

USD 492 Flinthills is a small rural school district with close access to Wichita and Interstate 35. Flinthills has high academic standards and many opportunities to get involved in a supportive community. The Primary School has a warm, country atmosphere that is described as the best-kept secret in South Central Kansas. We invite you to apply to teach in this wonderfully supportive and relaxed environment.

Interested applicants should submit: 1) Letter of Inquiry; 2) Resume with three reference contacts; 3) Application (available on our website at https://usd492.socs.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/USD%20492%20District%20Offices%7CUSD%20492%20Employment%20Opportunities ) to Angela Cooper, USD 492 - Flinthills, 806 SE Rosalia Rd, Rosalia, KS 67132 OR email to a.cooper@usd492.org

For questions, please get in touch with Angela Cooper at 620-476-2218.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                       Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:    As Set by the Kansas 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.  Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets all students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.

2.  Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.

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 for which they are employed or assigned to sponsor.  Assumes supervision responsibilities as directed by the principal.

7.  Assists in the referral and diagnoses of students with learning diffi­culties, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.

8.  Counsels with colleagues, students, and parents regularly and as requested by the administration.

9.  Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing students` lives and conduct. 

10.  Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for the classroom.

11.  Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

12.  Observe all board policies, rules, and regulations as stated in the policy handbook, faculty handbooks, and student handbooks.

13.  Observe established duty hours of the school day.

14.  Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers(s) and evaluates their job performance.

15.  Maintains and strives to improve professional performance and competence.

16.  Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

17.  Follows the appropriate procedures for ordering supplies and materials and expending from activity accounts.

18.  Facilitate cooperation between all persons in the school community.

19.   Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

20.  Support the mission of the school district.

21.  Other duties assigned by the administration.

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