Primary Elementary Teacher- K-2

Location: Basehor

Primary Elementary Teacher- K-2

Basehor-Linwood USD 458
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458.org

Title:

Elementary Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will be able to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts- skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of elementary learners to fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in elementary education

* Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in respective content area

* Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction

* Desire and ability to work with students and staff

* A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal

* The ability and willingness to communicate with parents

* Ability to plan- organize- and see that activities are completed

* Proficient in data collection and reporting

* Excellent written and oral skills

* Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications

Preferred:

* Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

* Valid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements.

* 5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in elementary education.

Essential Functions:

* Ability to facilitate the personal- social- and intellectual development of students.

* Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual

educational needs of students.

* Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.

* Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the

school district and community.

* Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner- and handle other

tasks as assigned.

* Ability to be mobile in the classroom.

* Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness- and make

changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement.

* Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

* Ability to work with technology/computer systems.

* Ability to supervise- direct- motivate- and correct employee's job performance.

* Ability to model commitment and dedication to work.

* Ability to work independently and without supervision- and complete work in an efficient manner.

General Responsibilities:

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly- productive environment for learning.

* Communicates with parents and counselors on a student`s progress.

* Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

* Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district- and in self-selected professional growth activities related to elementary education.

* Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.

* Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.

* Works effectively with community organizations.

* Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.

* Supports the value of education.

* Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.

* Keeps abreast of new information- best practices- innovative ideas- and techniques.

* Adheres to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

* Other duties as assigned by the Principal- or other Administrative Staff.

Physical Requirements:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

* Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.

2. Requires occasional stooping- bending- kneeling- reaching- and turning.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (188 Days);
Academic school year as assigned.

Evaluation:
Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in…