Grenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Gifted Education Teacher. 

Anticipated start date: August 3, 2020. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications:

   Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Kansas teaching licensure with applicable endorsement or eligible for waiver / provisional
3. Relevant teaching experience.
4. Knowledge of relevant technology.

Preferred:

1. Special education endorsement.
2. Applicable teaching level/area endorsements.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
2. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate project based learning
3. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
4. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
5. Prepare classroom for class activities
6. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
7. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
8. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
9. Use relevant technology to support instruction
10. Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
11. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
12. Provide appropriate feedback on work
13. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
14. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
15. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
16. Prepare required reports on students and activities
17. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
18. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
19. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
20. Perform student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
21. Participate in department, school meetings, and parent meetings
22. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
23. Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

General Responsibilities:

1. Must support the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC) mission, goals, and objectives
2. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
3. Must maintain strict confidentiality
4. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to produce excellent work as requested by the executive team
5. Must assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices
6. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with Service Center employees and constituents
7. Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Supervisor
8. Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Service Center
9. Must perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee
10. Must maintain consistent attendance

Physical Requirements:

1. Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
2. Requires prolonged sitting and standing.
3. Work in a noisy environment with many interruptions.
4. Various locations require annual TB tests.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403B plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $90 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403B plans. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. All employees are provided with sick days, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers the Greenbush Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1200 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Tuition Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.