Parsons District Schools is a 4A school district located in southeast Kansas. The city of Parsons is about 10,000 people. There is one high school, one middle school (grades 6-8), and three elementary buildings. Lincoln School is PreK, kindergarten and first grade. Garfield School is for grades two and three and Guthridge School is home to grades four and five.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification(s)/License(s):

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Kansas teaching license and endorsements as required for the position
• OR actively working towards the above requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Competency in core academic subject assigned.
• Competency in curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including:
  • Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner,
  • Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers,
  • Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice,
  • Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines,
  • Ability to work constructively, cooperatively, and professionally with others.

Experience:

• Teaching, student teaching, or related work experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to standards established by the Kansas State Board of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan, assign, and direct the work of any assigned instructional aide(s), paraeducator(s), and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with student handbook and board policy.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers and the KSDE Kansas Educator Code of Conduct.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.