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4th Grade ELA (King Elementary)

Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Position Summary At Kansas City Public Schools, teachers are critical to student success. As a teacher, you will inspire and challenge students to achieve their highest potential, foster a love of learning, and create a classroom environment where each child feels safe and valued. Through high-quality instruction and collaborative efforts with colleagues, parents, and the community, the goal is to prepare all students for college, careers, and beyond. Your impact as an educator will help shape the future of our students and their success.

Instructional Delivery

Team teach with grade level partner following the Team Teaching building model shared by administration. This could include, but not limited to having your grade level partner, our SPED teacher, Reading Interventionist, ELL teacher, or other push-in teachers in your classroom at some point in the day and utilizing a co-teaching strategy.

Develop lesson plans with your partner to meet state and district standards ensuring all students are actively engaged in learning.

Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Continuously assess student understanding and adjust teaching methods to improve outcomes to develop dynamic student groupings.

Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and fellow teachers to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional practices.

Prepare Project Based Learning projects with your teammate during the year.

Job Details

Salary Range: T01 –T06

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Building Principal

Shift Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary At Kansas City Public Schools, teachers are critical to student success. As a teacher, you will inspire and challenge students to achieve their highest potential, foster a love of learning, and create a classroom environment where each child feels safe and valued. Through high-quality instruction and collaborative efforts with colleagues, parents, and the community, the goal is to prepare all students for college, careers, and beyond. Your impact as an educator will help shape the future of our students and their success.

Instructional Delivery What You'll Be Doing:

Team teach with grade level partner following the Team Teaching building model shared by administration. This could include, but not limited to having your grade level partner, our SPED teacher, Reading Interventionist, ELL teacher, or other push-in teachers in your classroom at some point in the day and utilizing a co-teaching strategy.

Develop lesson plans with your partner to meet state and district standards ensuring all students are actively engaged in learning.

Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Continuously assess student understanding and adjust teaching methods to improve outcomes to develop dynamic student groupings.

Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and fellow teachers to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional practices.

Prepare Project Based Learning projects with your teammate during the year.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring

Meet regularly to assess and analyze student performance through formative and summative assessments to great dynamic groupings.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records, including grades, attendance, and progress reports.

Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide targeted interventions through the PLC and/or MTSS teams.

Classroom management and Student Engagement

Establish a positive and inclusive classroom culture were student are respected and motivated to succeed through shared expectations and procedures.

Manage, supervise, and ensure safety, behavior, and well-being of students.

Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time.

Foster students’ social-emotional development by integrating trauma-informed practices and restorative justice approaches.

Collaborate with parents, guardians, and necessary stakeholders to address behavior concerns and support student growth.

Professional Development and School Collaboration

Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve their craft and stay up-to-date on educational best practices.

Contribute to schoolwide initiatives, such as our team teaching initiative, and collaborate with school staff on projects that support student achievement.

Attend faculty meetings, workshops, family engagement events and parent teacher conferences as required.

Serve on school committees and contribute to creating a positive school climate.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Requirements)

Bring Expertise and Vision:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Valid Missouri teaching certificate or eligibility for certification

Strong understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management

Experience with or commitment to working in diverse, urban school environments

In Order to LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred)

Innovative Thinking:

Proven ability to differentiate instruction for students with diverse needs

Ability to use technology to enhance student learning and engagement

Experience with curriculum development and designing innovative lessons

Leadership with Impact:

Demonstrated ability to mentor students and foster a growth mindset

Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, administrators, and community members

Experience with leadership roles in schools, such as department lead or instructional coach

A Growth Mindset:

Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Willingness to embrace feedback and adapt to new teaching methodologies

Eagerness to be a part of a transformative school district that values continuous improvement

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance provided

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution required from employees and matched by KCPS.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. LevelUp the Future.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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