Language Arts Teacher

Job Posted 1/16/2025

Kearney School District

Kearney, MO 64060

United States

Category Education

Job Description

Position Type:
Secondary School Teaching/English

Date Posted:
12/17/2024

Location:
Kearney High School

Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Teacher
Department: Instruction
Reports to: Principal
Classification: Exempt

Summary

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate appropriate preparation for instruction.
Choose and implement appropriate methodology and varied instructional strategies that address the diversity of the learners.
Provide continuous feedback to students and families.
Communicate appropriately with students, parents, community and staff.
Use various ongoing assessments to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.
Align the assessments with the goals, objectives and instructional strategies of the district curriculum guides and/or IEPs.
Use assessment techniques that are appropriate to the varied characteristics and developmental needs of students.
Engage in professional development activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the building, district and state.
Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees.
Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested.
Create a positive learning environment.
Effectively manage student behaviors.
Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment within the school setting.
Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline.
Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner.
Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy.

Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities.

Supervisory Duties:
Supervise students at all times

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents. Present information effectively and respond to questions. Write clear and complete lesson plans

Computation
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

Other Skills and Abilities
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Technology
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Use district software for recording grades and finding student information. Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. Move around the classroom. Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.