Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
English Teacher - SY25/26
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Title
ELA Teacher
Location F.L. Schlagle High School, Kansas City, Kansas
About the District The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. More than 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to the US News rankings. The district includes 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools and employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.
Job Goal To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.
To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on-track and on-time for success.
Essential Functions
Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
Assess student abilities as related to educational goals, objectives, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards to maximize student achievement.
Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities that are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs of the students.
Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in student behavior management in other parts of the site.
Communicate continually with students and parents (verbally or in writing) about instructional expectations and student progress.
Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for reporting purposes.
Actively participate with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings, in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
Assist in documenting student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
Ensure the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
Have good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty assigned.
Have good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
Have good knowledge of the early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
Continually study and learn current research and theory.
Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs and abilities.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participating in home visits.
Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
Have excellent human relations skills.
Have physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
Move around the classroom to monitor student work and behavior effectively.
Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with students and parents to ensure 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communication / Organization Maintain communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Reasoning Ability 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.
Language Skills Ability to read, 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.
Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and an acceptable level for this environment. The teacher is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being.
Other Skills and Abilities 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 clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
Terms of Employment 186 Days.
Certified Salary Schedule Salary schedule: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules
FLSA Status Exempt.
Report To Director of Libraries and Building Principal.
Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.
Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.
Signatures
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Equal Opportunity Statement Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Title IX For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104
Phone: 913-279-2262
Email: Title IX@kckps.org
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Location F.L. Schlagle High School, Kansas City, Kansas
About the District The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. More than 60 languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to the US News rankings. The district includes 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools and employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.
Job Goal To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.
To ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on-track and on-time for success.
Essential Functions
Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
Assess student abilities as related to educational goals, objectives, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards to maximize student achievement.
Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities that are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs of the students.
Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in student behavior management in other parts of the site.
Communicate continually with students and parents (verbally or in writing) about instructional expectations and student progress.
Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for reporting purposes.
Actively participate with other program personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
Participate in professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings, in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
Assist in documenting student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
Ensure the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
Have good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty assigned.
Have good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
Have good knowledge of the early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
Continually study and learn current research and theory.
Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs and abilities.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers, including serving as a family advocate in the district-wide Family Advocate System and participating in home visits.
Be skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
Have excellent human relations skills.
Have physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
Move around the classroom to monitor student work and behavior effectively.
Possess the patience, caring and desire needed to work with students and parents to ensure 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communication / Organization Maintain communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Reasoning Ability 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.
Language Skills Ability to read, 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.
Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and an acceptable level for this environment. The teacher is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being.
Other Skills and Abilities 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 clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
Terms of Employment 186 Days.
Certified Salary Schedule Salary schedule: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules
FLSA Status Exempt.
Report To Director of Libraries and Building Principal.
Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.
Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.
Signatures
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Equal Opportunity Statement Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Title IX For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104
Phone: 913-279-2262
Email: Title IX@kckps.org
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