Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification:
Certified
Division/Department:
Secondary Education
Job
Category:
Teacher
FLSA:
Exempt
Title:
Multi-Media
Teacher
Qualifications:
*Current Kansas Teaching certificate with
endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the
Devin Center
*Health certificate on file at Devin Center
*Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas
requirements
*Knowledge of technology such as digital imaging and use of
Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker or other like software
Reports to:
Building Principal
Supervises:
Students
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
To instruct students with digital media in both print and
electronic format, including such skills as aspects of
reporting and writing, photography, basic layout and design
of publication, graphic design as well as providing
leadership as an adviser to student publication.
CRITICAL SKILLS:
-
Ability to maintain regular and good work
attendance and come to work on time.
-
Ability to work constructively and
cooperatively with others.
-
Ability to respond to information requests
in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
-
Ability to manage job responsibilities while
meeting established deadlines.
-
Ability to access, input, and retrieve
information from a computer.
-
Ability to maintain
confidentiality of student and staff information.
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 35 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.
Planning & preparation based upon students'
needs
a.
Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content and
students
b.
Select instructional goals
c.
Demonstrate knowledge of resources
d.
Assess student learning using appropriate
measures
2.
Classroom Environment
a.
Create a classroom environment of respect and
rapport
b.
Establish a culture of learning
c.
Establish expectations for and manage student
behaviors
d.
Organize space for learning
3.
Instruction based upon state standards, district
curriculum, and student needs as well as industry
standards
a.
Communicate clearly and accurately
b.
Use a variety of instructional strategies and
techniques
c.
Engage students in learning
d.
Provide timely feedback to students
e.
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to
student needs
4.
Professional responsibilities
a.
Follow contractual responsibilities
b.
Engage in reflective practice
c.
Maintain accurate records
d.
Communicate with families
e.
Engage in professional development
activities
f.
Maintain appropriate licensure
g.
Collaborate with others to achieve a common
goal
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Be on time to work
2.
Regular attendance is an essential function of
your job.
3.
Submit required reports in a timely manner,
participate in staff, department, committee, and team
meetings.
4.
Obtain instructional resources and materials
through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director
of Secondary Education.
5.
Keep informed regarding new technologies that
facilitate and support student learning.
6.
Communicate clearly and accurately with
administrators, staff, parents, students, and support
agencies.
7.
Respect the confidentiality of records and
information regarding students, parents, and teachers in
accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and
federal laws.
8.
Attend/assist with school events; supervise
students in all activities related to classroom and student
publications.
9.
Strive to communicate the positive aspects of
our school program to the public in word and deed.
10.
Uphold and enforce Board policies,
administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state
regulations including but not limited to Consolidated Plan for
Federal Programs.
a.
Acceptable use of technology
b.
Sexual and racial harassment
c.
Child abuse reporting
11.
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 May 22, 2012