POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:          Classroom Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:       Demonstrate a competency of the English language  

                                         Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree from an accredited college/university

                                         Current Kansas State Teaching Certification

                                         Health Certificate on file in the Central Office

                                         Desire to continue career improvement

RESPONSIBLE TO:       Building Principal

PURPOSE:                      The Classroom Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate

                                         the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.  In order to

                                         respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Classroom Instructor

                                         must work closely with students, parents, and other staff and administration of

                                         Independence USD 446

PAYMENT RATE:         According to negotiated agreement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

     1.    Plan and implement effective lessons, using time, materials and resources effectively.

     2.    Motivate students through effective communications and evaluative responses.

     3.    Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.

     4.    Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.

     5.    Set high expectations for student’s achievement and behavior.

     6.    Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.

     7.    Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.

     8.    Maintain current curriculum and instructional practices.

     9.    Coordinate and supervise field trips. 

   10.    Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

   11.    Assist with the activities of student organizations.

   12.    Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as musical programs, athletics, student

             recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house.

   13.    See that district policies are observed during all activities.

   14.    Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures.

   15.    Participate actively in the school improvement process (QPA, NCA, etc.).

   16.    Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

   17.    Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

   18.    Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.

   19.    Operate equipment appropriately as required.

   20.     React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

   21.     Support the value of an education.

   22.     Support the philosophy and mission of Independence USD 446.

   23.     Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

   24.     An essential function of this position is attendance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

     1.      Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

     2.      Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy

               objects or materials.

     3.      Occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, and reaching.

     4.      Occasional climbing of steps may be required in some buildings.

     5.      Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

     6.       Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

                                                                                                                                          Revised January 2002