Model Laboratory School Teacher - Elementary or Middle Grades English/Social Studies

The Model Laboratory School is accepting applications for a certified K-5 elementary or middle grades English/Social Studies teacher. The incumbent will be responsible for daily instruction and supervision of elementary/middle school students in a laboratory school environment. The incumbent will also be responsible for general duties of student supervising as well as mentoring and instruction of university pre-service teachers.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location 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 interests of the students; Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior; Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students; Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved; Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the Laboratory School philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school and university policy, and administrative regulation; Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and 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; Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for volunteers and substitute teachers; Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; Attends staff meetings and participates on School and University committees. Membership in appropriate professional organizations is encouraged; Maintains regular attendance; Follows all University policies, procedures and Institutional Review Board guidelines, and adheres to Model Lab policies and procedures as outline in the Model Laboratory School faculty handbook; Responsible for cooperation with students, professional associates, parents, staff, community groups, as well as University faculty, staff and administration; Cooperates fully with all investigations conducted by the University and the School as authorized by policy or law; Responsive and available for parent conferences and those conference should be scheduled as soon as possible and/or as needed; Participates in the School’s graduation exercises, include wearing appropriate academic regalia; Demonstrates progress in teaching, scholarship and service in areas related to education and departmental goals. Such productivity could include but is not limited to preparation and dissemination of curriculum materials, action research, published article/research, submission of a grant proposal, or presentation at professional conference; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certified K-5 elementary or middle grades English/Social Studies teacher; KDE EPSB Certification for teaching at the elementary and/or middle school levels (English/Social Studies)

Nice to have

Experienced, successful and motivated elementary or middle school educator

Benefits

KTRS