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USD 394 Art Teacher in Rose Hill, Kansas
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Purpose Statement\ To create flexible grade level programs and a class environment favorable to learning and personal\ growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills; developing lesson\ plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;\ collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional\ and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or\ guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.\ Essential Functions\ Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student\ competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.\ Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating\ expectations; student\'s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing\ classroom goals in the home environment.\ Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the\ purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.\ Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community\ resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving\ established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.\ Counsel students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior,\ problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.\ Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific\ assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student\ requirements.\ Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose\ of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.\ Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course\ of study.\ Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.\ Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground,\ school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive\ learning environment.\ Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of\ conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student\ achievement.\ Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence,\ correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal\ records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated\ requirements.\ Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin\ boards, and interest centers\ Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment) for\ the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment\ and adhering to state law and board policies.\ Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or\ directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.\ Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators,\ students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or\ direction.\ Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of\ estab ished curriculum and/or individual student plans.\ Other Functions\ Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective\ functioning of the work unit.\ Job Description: Teacher\ Updated 1/9/2017 Page 1\ Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications\ Skills, Knowledge and Abilities\ SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically\ upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to\ satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating\ standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and\ maintaining accurate records.\ KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or\ ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions;\ and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies\ required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations\ and/or laws; age appropriate activities; less