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SalaryLOCATION : TBD
HOURS OF WORK : 8 Hours Daily / 187 Calendar Days Yearly
STATUS : Certified – Contract
POSITION SUMMARY : This position is responsible for implementing, organizing, and planning an appropriate instructional program for a K-2nd Grade classroom.
This position is expected to encourage and guide student's intellectual development by combining the instructors unique pedagogical and professional experiences with the program of study.
This position reports to the building principal.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assign, grade, and provide feedback on assignments, class work, homework, and tests.
Attend in-service training, unit meetings, and workshops.
Contribute in meetings with communities, departments, districts, parents, and school(s).
Facilitate active learning by assigning and preparing classroom curriculum.
Implement strategies to encourage, instruct, and monitor to optimize student learning.
Maintain comprehensive and precise record of student progress and required documentation.
Participate in academic, extracurricular, and professional support activities.
Positively correct inconducive behavior in accordance with district procedures and rules.
Use latest technologies to differentiate and support future-ready instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in applicable subject area required.
Master's degree in applicable subject area preferred.
Kansas teaching certification in applicable subject area required.
Experience in an educational setting or professional experience preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
Highly collaborative team player.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
Ability to identify areas of improvement and opportunity and follow-up to obtain results.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the performance of light work. The position must be able to discern and prepare data to communicate information with parents, staff, and students. The position requires occasionally moving between buildings and at times remaining in a stationary position.
The position is performed in a generally hazard free environment and a clean atmosphere.
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. Olathe Public Schools reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance and TB Test.
