Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is hiring: Elementary Music Teacher - SY24/25

Applications will be accepted
Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 AM -
Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 PM
(Central Standard Time)

Elementary Music Teacher - SY24/25

TITLE: Elementary Music Teacher

LOCATION: Caruthers

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Work a full duty day in the assigned location.
• Assess student abilities related to educational goals and outcomes.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional strategies and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and other school areas.
• Communicate instructional expectations and student progress to students and parents.
• Maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation.
• Participate in planning effective instructional goals and methods with other personnel.
• Engage in professional growth and development activities.
• Document student progress through maintaining records and reports.
• Ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested.
• Attend IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Possess knowledge of content, curriculum, and instructional methods.
• Establish effective relationships with students, parents, and peers.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Kansas teaching certificate in area of instructional responsibility.
• English as a Second Language endorsement preferred.

COMMUNICATION: Maintain communication with teachers, school personnel, and parents to meet educational needs of students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the KCKPS Board of Education policy.