Hickok Elementary; Grades PK-Elementary Teacher

Hickok Elementary Teacher (Grades PK-2)

Position

Purpose:

To develop students' interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Under the principal's or designee's direction and supervision, the candidate will plan instruction, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire, and assess students.
• The candidate will promote a high-quality, personalized education program that reflects the Kansas State Content Standards for elementary classes.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment Use:
Standard office equipment such as; personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule:

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Work in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License:
  Kansas State Certification as a PK-6 Elementary Endorsement as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt