Kansas Public Schools
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.