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Primary Purpose: To support the Districts 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 lifes purpose.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• 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 classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the 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 communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the districts 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 individual(s) 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 the 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 volunteer(s), and provide feedback to the building principal as to their performances.
• 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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and phone, standard classroom technology including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent walking, pushing/pulling, occasional kneeling/squatting, occasional bending/stooping
• Moon: Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching
• Liing: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional lifting of heavy 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
• Clearances: Background check, drug screen, TB test