Teacher Early Childhood Job Lawrence area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TEACHER EARLY CHILDHOOD

Teacher Early Childhood

USD 497 - Details

FTE: 1.0

HOURS/DAY: 8.0

DAYS PER YEAR: 188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers)

FISCAL YEAR: 2025-26

LOCATION - Early Childhood @ Kennedy

Qualifications:

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Kansas Teaching Certificate/License

Highly qualified status according to KSDE and federal regulations

SPED and/or ESL endorsement preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To:

Principal or administrator designee

Job Goal:
Provide an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Performance and Responsibilities:

Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.

Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for the content area.

Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for all students/adults as assigned.

Provides for regular assessment of student/adult needs and progress.

Provides for appropriate re-teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions if needed.

Provides evidence of individual student/adult learning.

Prepares for assigned classes and can show evidence of such preparation.

Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for the assignment.

Demonstrates command of the subject matter for which he/she is assigned to teach/coordinate.

Implements the district's written curriculum and the state and district assessment program.

Demonstrates commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills as related to the assignment.

Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.

Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings.

Cooperates with others regarding the selection, use, and sharing of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues, and others as related to the assignment.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff.

Maintains professional and ethical standards.

Meets and instructs students/adults at designated location and times.

Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Maintains state certification/licensure standards for teachers in the field for which he/she is assigned.

Critical

Skills:

Possess and maintain appropriate licensure/certification in the state of Kansas.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Spanish with students, families, staff, and community members.
Ability to support instruction, classroom routines, and student engagement in a bilingual English/Spanish learning environment.
Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups, expressing ideas in a logical and professional manner.
Possess written communication skills suitable for producing clear communication for a variety of readers in English and, when appropriate, Spanish.
Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt, appropriate support or guidance.
Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner.
Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on a district computer system and communication equipment.
Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.