Family Support Teacher 02079 (2020-2021)

Kansas City, MO School District

Family Support Teacher 02079 (2020-2021)

JOB POSTING

Description KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title: Family Support Teacher

Job Title Code: 02079

Salary Grade: T01 –T06

Department: Educational Innovation

Reports To: Director of Educational Innovation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: September, 2021

PURPOSE OF JOB

Family Support Teachers work to connect students, families, schools and the Kansas City Virtual Academy during a student's quarantine period by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines

or requirements of state and school.

Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to classes and/or individual groups of students. .

Prepares, administers, corrects tests, and records results as needed.

Assigns lessons, corrects assignments, and hears oral presentations as needed.

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training

workshops.

Maintains order in the virtual classroom.

Counsels pupils and parents when adjustment and academic problems arise.

Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.

Maintains a virtual classroom.

Provide intervention and academic support as needed.

Maintain communication with all stakeholders.

Connects students with a virtual instructor for the duration of quarantine.

Provides students with links to gain access to live classroom sessions.

Communicates with all stakeholders on the progress and status of students in quarantine, including special services when needed.

Support families and students with technology and assist students with navigating the virtual environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Elementary or Secondary Education from four-year College or University.

Missouri State Certification in Elementary Education

SUCCESS FACTORS

Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching

Elementary or Secondary level students.

Teaching experience in urban schools.

Proficiency in various technology tools such as Microsoft Suites, Google Suites, Virtual

Classrooms, Digital Curriculum and technology/curriculum integration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The

employees frequently are required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 185 work days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Alternate Job Contact

Name Title Human Resources

Location Phone 816-418-7700

Primary Location:
KCVA
Salary Range:
T01 - T06 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time