High School/Junior High Band Teacher

The Kingston K-14 School District is looking for an outstanding individual to fill a High School/Junior High Band teaching position for the  2026-2027 school year.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrators

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with appropriate certification or ability to acquire provisional certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel, students, and patrons in individual and group settings.
• Knowledge of informal and formal assessment procedures and curriculum standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated locations and times.
2. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, is differentiated to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request by your immediate supervisor.
5. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior to maximize time on task.
6. Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other learning activities to effectively communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strive to implement the district's mission statement and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
9. Use various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student learning and provide progress reports as required.
10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Submit forms and reports in a timely manner.
12. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
13. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and other educational Concerns.
14. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
15. Stay current on instructional and content knowledge, and explore changes in teaching behaviors that can improve student performance. Participate in professional development activities.
16. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
17. Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested.
18. Implement special educational plans, such as 504 plans, individualized educational programs, and individualized health plans.
19. Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by board policy.
20. Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
21. Communicate and interact with the community in a professional manner.
22. Assume such other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrative personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

     Salary, workday, and year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

    The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board of

    Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.