Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade Teacher

Position Function:
Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Instructs and motivates students in all course study
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework
• Administers tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
• Maintains discipline in the classroom
• Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
• Communicates with parents/guardians and schedules periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems
• Works with Special Education teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties:

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors
• Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use
• Limited travel may be required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• As outlined in on-site job analysis for Elementary Teacher
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work in school building environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system

Qualification Profile:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
• Employee punctuality and appearance:
  In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
• Qualification Profile:
  Valid Kansas teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education or (K-6) Elementary Education Unified (K-6) required
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required

Work Locations:
Kelly Liberal Arts Elementary School 3143 S. Millwood Wichita 67217

Shift: Day

Job Schedule:

Full-time Calendar: T190 - 190 Teacher Day Contract WPS Hours per Week: 35 hours Salary Range: $51,626+