TITLE: Secondary CTE Energy Teacher

LOCATION:Washington High School

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 students and 60 different 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.

With Head Start/preschools 28 elementary schools 7 middle schools and 5 college and career academies/high schools we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic 24% African American 9% White and 6% Asian. To serve our students the district employs approximately 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.

JOB GOAL:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts skills and behaviors

that contribute to the development of mature able and responsible member 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 21stCentury 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

COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATION:

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.

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 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.

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 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 is a standard acceptable level for this environment. 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 clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:186 Days

Certified Salary Schedule

SALARY: STATUS:Exempt

REPORT TO:Building Principal

EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

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.

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPSis 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 individuals race color religion sex/gender (to include orientation identity or expression) age disability national origin genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59thStreet

Kansas City KS 66104

Title

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1