4th Grade Teacher Hazel Grove SY

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4th Grade Teacher (Hazel Grove)

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HAZEL GROVE

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 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.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college‑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. We employ approximately 4,000 staff, including more than 1,800 teachers.

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, preparing students for college and careers in a global society, and at every level maintaining performance on‑track and on‑time for success.

• Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities that are compatible with the physical facility and meet student needs and capabilities.
• Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the site.
• Communicate continuously to students and parents, in writing or verbally, about instructional expectations, student progress, or lack of progress.
• Assess student achievement continually and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and individual reporting purposes.
• Participate actively in and collaborate with other program personnel to plan effective instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum.
• Attend professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings, in‑service, and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Serve as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Maintain good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of the instructional specialty to which you are assigned.
• Maintain good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Maintain good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization.
• Continuously study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• 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.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent human relations skills.
• Have the physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity environment.
• Move around the classroom to effectively monitor student work and behavior.
• 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 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.

Maintain communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance…