Geary County USD 475  Job Description   Classification:                         Certified Division/Department:              Secondary Education- Middle School Job Category:                         Teacher FLSA:                                     Exempt   Title:                                        Math 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 engaging instruction in the Math Curriculum helping students achieve their highest potential.   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 Teaching and Learning.
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

1. 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 4-1-2020 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 Personnel Services, 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 Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000

Geary County Schools 475 is a regular school district located in Geary County with 16 schools, 541 teachers and 7,995 students. Total Revenue is $113,140,000 and is trending flat. Geary County Schools 475 spends $12,708 per student per year on instruction.