Geary County USD 475 
Job Description

Classification:            Certified
Division/Department:        Secondary Education
Job Category:            Teacher
FLSA:                Exempt

Title:                Science Teacher

Qualifications:    *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
    *Health certificate on file in Devin Center
    *Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements
    
Reports To:    Building Principal

Supervises:    Students

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE        
To provide instruction in the Science Curriculum helping students gain essential background and skills in understanding and using the scientific process.

Physical Requirements:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    
    The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Critical Skills
1.    Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. 
2.    Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. 
3.    Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. 
4.    Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. 
5.    Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer. 
6.    Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    1.  Planning and preparation based upon students' needs
        Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students
        Select instructional goals
        Demonstrate knowledge of resources
        Assess student learning using appropriate measures
    2.  Classroom Environment
        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport    
        Establish a culture for learning
        Establish and maintain classroom procedures
        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors
        Organize space for learning
    3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs as well as industry standards
        Communicate clearly and accurately
        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques
        Engage students in learning
        Provide timely feedback to students
        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
    4.  Professional responsibilities
        Follow contractual responsibilities
        Engage in reflective practice
        Maintain accurate records
        Communicate with families
        Engage in professional development activities
        Maintain appropriate licensure
        Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal
        
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Submit required reports in a timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee, and team meetings.
2.    Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Secondary Education
3.    Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning. 
4.    Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
5.    Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
6.    Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
7.    Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to 
Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
8.    Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.

Term of Employment:        Teacher Contract

Salary Range:    Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency:    Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.

Updated 1-31-17
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000