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Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools · 1 day ago

Art Teacher

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is a nationally recognized urban school district serving approximately 22,000 students. The Art Teacher will facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of responsible members of society while ensuring continuous improvement in performance levels to prepare students for college and careers.

EducationHigher EducationPrimary Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum

Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned

In order to maximize student achievement, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objective, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards

Plans and employs a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students

In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the teacher should be able to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site

Continually communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress

Continually assesses the student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes

Actively participates in and works with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum

Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned

Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports

Ensures that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning

Actively participates in extra curricular activities as requested by the principal

Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students

Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned

Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned

Good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization

Continually study and learn current research and theory

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participation in home visits

Skilled and effective in oral and written communication

Excellent human relations skills

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, high-intensive work environment

Ability to move around the room in order to effectively monitor student work and behavior

Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with the students and parents to see that each student has the opportunity to succeed

Take attendance and keep attendance registers, according to Board policy

Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments

Be courteous and professional at all times

Maintain a neat and professional appearance

Other duties as assigned

Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties

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

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

Qualification

Curriculum developmentStudent assessmentClassroom management21st Century SkillsEffective communicationHuman relations skillsPatienceCaringProfessional appearanceTeam collaboration

Required