6th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed in the State of Kansas

REPORTS TO

BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women

Performance Responsibilities

• Mets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and outcomes.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Aids the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required
• Governs student conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair manner

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking
• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds