5th Grade Teacher

Location: Buhler

5th Grade Teacher

Buhler USD 313
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313.org

Buhler USD 313 has an opening for a 5th Grade Teacher at Plum Creek Elementary for the  school year.

Applications must be received online from our website 313.org.

BUHLER USD 313 CERTIFIED STAFF

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

SUPERVISES:
Assigned students/staff members

EVALUATION:
As per Negotiated Agreement

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in education with appropriate Kansas licensure.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, differentiated, and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

6. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

7. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.

8. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

9. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

11. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

12. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.

13. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

14. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

15. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

16. Builds a positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff members.

17. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.

18. Complies with good safety practices.

19. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.

20. Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

2. Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job.

Benefits Information

District Health Insurance benefits, paid time off, 403(b) matching plan

Salary Information

As per Negotiated Agreement - current base $46,965

Employer Information

Buhler USD 313 serves approximately 2,300 students in grades K-12 in five attendance centers. Three kindergarten through fifth grade elementary schools include Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary, and Union Valley Elementary. All students in grades six through eight attend Prairie Hills Middle School, with Buhler High School housing grades nine through twelve. The Burkholder Administrative Center is located in Buhler.

The school district employs 352 people; 173 certified teachers and administrators and 179 classified employees, including clerical, food service, transportation, custodial and maintenance.

The greater school community of Buhler USD 313 includes the city of Buhler, a portion of suburban Hutchinson, residential tracts and rural farms. Located in the northeast part of Reno County and western Harvey County in south-central Kansas, Buhler USD 313 encompasses 137.7 square miles, and has a total population exceeding 15,000.