[Hiring] Virtual Education Teacher @Ulysses USD 214

Role Description

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develops and administers school high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Leads classroom instruction as assigned by grade level and/or content by following the KSDE State Standards.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: 6-12 Kansas State Certification as a High School Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Mast's Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• 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.

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