Teacher - Part-time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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To support the District’s vision to create a student‑centered environment where all members of the school community are empowered to participate and thrive academically, civically, and socially through relevant educational experiences to achieve and fulfill their life’s purpose.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in education and an active Kansas teaching license.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of content and instructional strategies; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; ability to present information one‑on‑one, in small groups, and in large group situations to students, families, and district staff.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instruct assigned classes at the designated locations and times.

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of administration.

• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating these objectives to students.

• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the provided location and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional standards.

• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

• Continuously assess the needs of students and refer to the appropriate building‑level individuals when learning concerns have been identified.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the teachers’ negotiated agreement, Board of Education policy, administrative regulation, and laws of the state of Kansas.

• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing students. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure.

• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes when required or requested at mutually agreeable times.

• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers, and provide feedback to the building principal regarding their performance.

• Work cooperatively with staff on various tasks and/or assignments.

• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and phone, and standard classroom technology including computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged standing, frequent walking, pushing/pulling, occasional kneeling, squat, bending, or stooping. Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) and occasional heavy lifting of objects.

Environment:
Primarily indoors; some outdoor student supervision.

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress, solve problems, make decisions.

Attendance:
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by the Board of Education policies and regulations.

Background check, drug screen, TB test.