Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is hiring: Music Teacher in Kansas City

Overview

TITLE: Music Teacher

LOCATION: Silver City

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. KCKPS employs more than 4,000 staff, including over 1,800 teachers. The district offers Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools. The student population includes multiple languages and diverse communities.

JOB GOAL: To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able and responsible members of society; and to ensure continuous improvement in state and national performance levels to prepare students for college and careers in a global society.

Essential Functions

• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Ability to work a full duty day in the location or locations assigned.
• Assess student abilities related to desired educational goals, objectives, student outcomes and Head Start Performance Standards to maximize student achievement.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities compatible with the physical facility and student needs.
• Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in behavior management in other parts of the site.
• Continuously communicate instructional expectations and student progress to students and parents (written or verbal).
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutions and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with other program personnel in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in-service and staff development as required.
• Assist in documenting student progress by maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
• Ensure the classroom and instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate as a regular teacher in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Maintain knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of the instructional specialty.
• Understand student growth and development applicable to the assigned grade level and related early childhood program of studies.
• Continually study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs and abilities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers; serve as a family advocate as needed and participate in home visits.
• Display strong oral and written communication skills and excellent human relations.
• Demonstrate physical and emotional ability to perform duties in a fast-paced environment and move around the room to monitor student work and behavior.
• Take attendance and maintain attendance records according to Board policy.
• Know and follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor and appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication/Organization

Maintains communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to support educational needs. Utilizes technology effectively in duties.

Reasoning, Language, and Other Skills

REASONING ABILITY: Solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Read, interpret and analyze professional materials; write reports, curriculum materials, and correspondence. Present information effectively to administrators, staff, parents, students and the public.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly sit, walk, stand and communicate; vision requirements include close and distance vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Loud environment typical of school settings; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of essential functions. Employee is directly responsible for student safety, work output and well-being.

Other Skills and Abilities

Apply current research and theory to instructional programs; plan and implement lessons aligned with division and school objectives and student needs. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, parents and the community; communicate clearly in writing or orally.

Terms of Employment

• 186 Days
• Certified Salary Schedule
• SALARY: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules
• FLSA STATUS: Exempt
• REPORT TO: Director of Libraries and Building Principal
• EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

EEO Statement

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall not discriminate in employment practices or policies based on race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. Title IX information: District Compliance Coordinator, 2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104, 913-279-2262, Title IX@kckps.org.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact the District Compliance Coordinator.