Secondary Drama Teacher (24/25 School Year)

KUNA JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 JOB VACANCY

Job Status: All Applicants
Job Title: Secondary Drama Teacher

Location: Kuna High School

Reports To: Principal

Calendar: 185 days a year

Hours: Full - time
Salary: Placed on our Certified Pay Scale  - PLUS

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement System

Job Summary:  Provides secondary students with the fullest educational opportunity to learn and progress through use of appropriate teaching strategies and materials.

Description:

1. Successful experience working with students in a classroom setting that includes varying ability levels, including at-risk students.
2. Provide differentiated instruction to all students using a variety of instructional strategies.
3. Committed to continual collaboration with counselors, administrators and other teachers on student needs and highly effective instructional practices.
4. Accommodate implementation of special services (IEP, 504) when applicable.
5. Participate in staff meetings, staff projects and professional staff development.
6. Communicate effectively with parents and students.
7. Innovative, self-starter.
8. Strong classroom management skills
9. Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the principal.
10. Be knowledgeable of, and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
12. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
13. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.
14. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.  Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.
15. Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
16. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
17. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.  Follow prescribed safety regulations.
18. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
19. Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
20. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents and colleagues.
21. Effectively participate in regular collaboration with team members to accomplish in-depth curriculum, assessment and instructional planning.
22. Work to incorporate best practices and literacy strategies into the specific content area.
23. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
24. Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
25. Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
26. Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement.  Multiple endorsements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
• Positive public relations skills

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.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment. 
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.