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This position is for the 2024-2025 School Year.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Kindergarten Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma
- Certification from Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board in area(s) for which person will be teaching
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of students
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines provided by the district and state.
- Manages time wisely so as to make the greatest use of time for student instruction.
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is conducive to learning.
- Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district professional learning communities
- Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly.
- Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following school and district guidelines.
- Work with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students.
- Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for
- student special needs.
- Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities.
- Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies.
- Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program.
- Supervises students during school and school sponsored events.
- Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations.
- Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards.
- Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school improvement.
- Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies.
- Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities.
- Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum.
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.
EVALUATED BY:
Principal, principal(s), and/or district level administrator depending on assignment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.
Job Class: 2010, 2040, 2040, 2060
Original Date: 8/23/2016