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Licensed Teacher
Job Description
January 2023
Immediate Supervisor
Secondary Director
Work Day
According to school calendar and Employee Handbook
FLSA Status
Exempt: Professional
Position Summary
Teachers are responsible for planning and delivering content aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards using best practices to provide differentiated and rigorous instruction for all students within assigned classroom/subject area(s). Teachers evaluate the needs and abilities of students and determine methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to students. Teachers ensure students show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills. Teachers are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities
* Demonstrates continued professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, professional activities, and/or organizations.
* Completes tasks in an organized and efficient manner as set by administration.
* Advances the mission and vision of Kaleidoscope Charter School (KCS).
* Treats all staff, students, families, and visitors with dignity and respect.
* Treats all student and staff information with care, complying with relevant state and federal rules about data privacy and data practices.
Essential Planning and Preparation Responsibilities
* Demonstrates solid prerequisite knowledge and content pedagogy.
* Demonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental learning, skills, abilities, special medical or learning needs, and cultural heritage.
* Sets instructional outcomes aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks with rigorous learning targets.
* Demonstrates knowledge of resources for Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks, curriculum adoption cycle, classroom instruction, and PLCs.
* Designs coherent instruction for rigor, support of learning targets, differentiation, interdisciplinary, and extended learning opportunities. Allocates reasonable time for learning.
* Designs formative and summative assessments aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks, with clear criteria to measure all outcomes, and uses data to inform planning and instruction.
* Assists with ongoing curriculum review, under the guidance of administration.
Essential Classroom Environment Responsibilities
* Creates an environment where teacher-student and student-student relationships reflect respect and rapport with genuine warmth and care, mindful of the age and culture of groups of students.
* Establishes a culture for teacher and student learning that shows enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the content, outcomes, and activities. Conveys high expectations for students and the importance of high-quality work that students take pride in.
* Manages classroom procedures, routines, and transitions seamlessly to ensure student productivity and little waste of instructional time.
* Ensures standards for student behavior are clear to all students; monitored consistently; and responded to appropriately, successfully, and respectfully.
* Creates a safe learning environment with an established culture of learning and where students are encouraged to take learning risks to develop intellectually.
* Organizes physical environment for safety, and ensures learning is accessible to all and physical resources are arranged for learning.
Essential Instruction Responsibilities
* Communicates clear purpose, directions, procedures, and explanations with students, situated within learning, and connected to students’ knowledge and experience.
* Uses questioning and discussion techniques with high-cognitive challenge and appropriate wait time, and successfully involves all students in genuine discussion, stepping aside when appropriate.
* Engages students in learning consistently due to appropriate activities, assignments, groupings, and/or materials/resources. Instruction has clearly defined structure and pacing is appropriate.
* Uses assessments in instruction to ensure students are fully aware of criteria/performance standards; frequently has students self-assess; and gives feedback that is consistent, timely, and based on data.
* Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student learning by accommodating students’ questions/interests, and persists in seeking approaches for students who have difficulty learning, drawing on a broad repertoire of strategies.
Essential Professional Responsibilities
* Reflects on teaching and accurately assesses a lesson’s effectiveness/degree to which outcomes were met, and can cite evidence to support the judgment; make specific suggestions for lesson improvement.
* Maintains accurate student records on completion of assignments and learning progress in student information system ensuring students, staff, and parents have access to current achievement scores.
* Communicates with families frequently and in culturally-appropriate ways regarding instructional programs and student progress, and responds to family concerns to successfully engage families in the instructional program.
* Participates in a professional community where colleague relationships are characterized by mutual support and cooperation, including active participation in a culture of professional inquiry and making substantial contributions to the school.
* Grows and develops professionally, welcomes feedback on performance, and participates actively in assisting other educators.
* Shows professionalism through honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and assurance that all students are fairly served, participates in team or departmental decision-making, and fully complies with school regulations.
Additional Responsibilities for Special Education Teachers
* Serves as a resource for general education teachers when determining appropriate interventions for students.
* Reviews referral data, history, and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student.
* Plans, develops, and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
* Confers with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs and objects for each student.
* Reviews IEPs with parents, administrators, and general education teachers, and collaborates and consults with appropriate school staff regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational services.
* Utilizes appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
* Develops and implements Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) when necessary.
* Prepares students receiving special education services for inclusion and transition to mainstream.
Work Requirements and Characteristics
Education and Experience
Skills Required
* Bachelor’s Degree
* MN Teaching License in appropriate subject area
* Subject matter expertise in licensure area curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies.
* Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
* Skills in oral and written communication.
* Ability to the needs of children.
* Ability to implement KCS policies, procedures, and standards.
* Maintain complete and accurate records.
* Professionally interact with all members of the community.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
* Prioritize and schedule work tasks. Complete tasks within established deadlines. Ability to manage time effectively.
* Produce quality, accurate work.
* Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to adjust to unexpected changes in work demands.
* Admit mistakes and learn from them.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Demonstrate a consistent work attitude. Has an excellent work commitment.
* Reacts calmly to unexpected, stressful, or emergency situations.
* Desire to expand job knowledge and improve performance.
* The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* The ability to communicate clearly, orally, or in writing.
* The ability to use a computer, copier/printer, and fax machine.
* The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
* The ability to multitask.
* The ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
Physical Factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, hearing, talking, and seeing
Approval
This position description reflects an accurate summarization of the current duties and responsibilities assigned to the position and may be subject to other duties as assigned.
Pay starting at $39,495.21
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Start Your Online Application NowDate of Availability:
03/20/2023
Licensed Teacher Job Description January 2023 |
Immediate Supervisor | Secondary Director | Work Day | According to school calendar and Employee Handbook | FLSA Status | Exempt: Professional |
Position Summary Teachers are responsible for planning and delivering content aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards using best practices to provide differentiated and rigorous instruction for all students within assigned classroom/subject area(s). Teachers evaluate the needs and abilities of students and determine methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to students. Teachers ensure students show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills. Teachers are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. |
Basic Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates continued professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, professional activities, and/or organizations.
Completes tasks in an organized and efficient manner as set by administration.
Advances the mission and vision of Kaleidoscope Charter School (KCS).
Treats all staff, students, families, and visitors with dignity and respect.
Treats all student and staff information with care, complying with relevant state and federal rules about data privacy and data practices.
Essential Planning and Preparation Responsibilities
Demonstrates solid prerequisite knowledge and content pedagogy.
Demonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental learning, skills, abilities, special medical or learning needs, and cultural heritage.
Sets instructional outcomes aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks with rigorous learning targets.
Demonstrates knowledge of resources for Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks, curriculum adoption cycle, classroom instruction, and PLCs.
Designs coherent instruction for rigor, support of learning targets, differentiation, interdisciplinary, and extended learning opportunities. Allocates reasonable time for learning.
Designs formative and summative assessments aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks, with clear criteria to measure all outcomes, and uses data to inform planning and instruction.
Assists with ongoing curriculum review, under the guidance of administration.
Essential Classroom Environment Responsibilities
Creates an environment where teacher-student and student-student relationships reflect respect and rapport with genuine warmth and care, mindful of the age and culture of groups of students.
Establishes a culture for teacher and student learning that shows enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the content, outcomes, and activities. Conveys high expectations for students and the importance of high-quality work that students take pride in.
Manages classroom procedures, routines, and transitions seamlessly to ensure student productivity and little waste of instructional time.
Ensures standards for student behavior are clear to all students; monitored consistently; and responded to appropriately, successfully, and respectfully.
Creates a safe learning environment with an established culture of learning and where students are encouraged to take learning risks to develop intellectually.
Organizes physical environment for safety, and ensures learning is accessible to all and physical resources are arranged for learning.
Essential Instruction Responsibilities
Communicates clear purpose, directions, procedures, and explanations with students, situated within learning, and connected to students’ knowledge and experience.
Uses questioning and discussion techniques with high-cognitive challenge and appropriate wait time, and successfully involves all students in genuine discussion, stepping aside when appropriate.
Engages students in learning consistently due to appropriate activities, assignments, groupings, and/or materials/resources. Instruction has clearly defined structure and pacing is appropriate.
Uses assessments in instruction to ensure students are fully aware of criteria/performance standards; frequently has students self-assess; and gives feedback that is consistent, timely, and based on data.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student learning by accommodating students’ questions/interests, and persists in seeking approaches for students who have difficulty learning, drawing on a broad repertoire of strategies.
Essential Professional Responsibilities
Reflects on teaching and accurately assesses a lesson’s effectiveness/degree to which outcomes were met, and can cite evidence to support the judgment; make specific suggestions for lesson improvement.
Maintains accurate student records on completion of assignments and learning progress in student information system ensuring students, staff, and parents have access to current achievement scores.
Communicates with families frequently and in culturally-appropriate ways regarding instructional programs and student progress, and responds to family concerns to successfully engage families in the instructional program.
Participates in a professional community where colleague relationships are characterized by mutual support and cooperation, including active participation in a culture of professional inquiry and making substantial contributions to the school.
Grows and develops professionally, welcomes feedback on performance, and participates actively in assisting other educators.
Shows professionalism through honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and assurance that all students are fairly served, participates in team or departmental decision-making, and fully complies with school regulations.
Additional Responsibilities for Special Education Teachers
Serves as a resource for general education teachers when determining appropriate interventions for students.
Reviews referral data, history, and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student.
Plans, develops, and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
Confers with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs and objects for each student.
Reviews IEPs with parents, administrators, and general education teachers, and collaborates and consults with appropriate school staff regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational services.
Utilizes appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Develops and implements Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) when necessary.
Prepares students receiving special education services for inclusion and transition to mainstream.
Work Requirements and Characteristics
Education and Experience | Skills Required |
Bachelor’s Degree MN Teaching License in appropriate subject area Subject matter expertise in licensure area curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies.
| Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal state and local laws, rules, and regulations. Skills in oral and written communication. Ability to the needs of children. Ability to implement KCS policies, procedures, and standards. Maintain complete and accurate records. Professionally interact with all members of the community. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders. Prioritize and schedule work tasks. Complete tasks within established deadlines. Ability to manage time effectively. Produce quality, accurate work. Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to adjust to unexpected changes in work demands. Admit mistakes and learn from them. Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate a consistent work attitude. Has an excellent work commitment. Reacts calmly to unexpected, stressful, or emergency situations. Desire to expand job knowledge and improve performance. The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to communicate clearly, orally, or in writing. The ability to use a computer, copier/printer, and fax machine. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. The ability to multitask. The ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
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Physical Factors | Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, hearing, talking, and seeing |
Approval
This position description reflects an accurate summarization of the current duties and responsibilities assigned to the position and may be subject to other duties as assigned.
Pay starting at $39,495.21
Kaleidoscope Charter School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications onlineThis email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission. Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges. 
