Kansas City, Mo School District Work Values

Daily Duties at Kansas City, Mo School District:

Instructional Coach 08/1997 to 12/1999 • Provided organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed. • Provided support in analyzing student assessment data. • Assisted teachers with instructional decisions based on student data. • Assisted teachers with specific classroom activities, classroom management support, and alignment of curriculum. • Modeled effective, differentiated instruction and provided observations and analysis of best practices for teachers on a daily basis. • Mentored teachers through the career ladder program and helped teachers meet professional goals to obtain/maintain their state licensure. • Worked with administration and leadership team to meet identified district and building improvement goals. • Participated fully in personal professional development and professional development of the entire staff as the professional development chair. Teacher • Established and enforced expectations for behavior and procedures necessary for maintaining order among the students for whom I was responsible. • Prepared curriculum and materials and adapted teaching and instructional methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Instructed and evaluated students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, classroom and group discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. • Created and maintained support of efforts through positive relationships with parents and other community members. • Participated in the planning of professional development workshops and conferences for teachers in the area of instruction and curriculum development at the school, local and state levels. • Served as a mentor teacher in the Career Ladder Program. Assisted teachers in obtaining certification and licensure in their chosen grade level and core teaching area. • Sponsored student activities such as student council, student newspaper, yearbook, drill team, and community service organizations. • Further personal and professional growth by obtaining Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

What they like about Kansas City, Mo School District:

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Tags

Team Lead, Policies and Procedures, Instructional Methods, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Audit, Management, Data Analysis, Urban Classroom Setting, Teacher Mentor

Skills

Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Analysis, Classroom Management and Student Engagement, Leadership and Management, State Reporting and Presentations, Professional Development and Mentorship, Parental Involvement and Support, Technology Awareness and Software Management, Data Collection/Analysis/Reporting, Motivation and Positive Support , Grant writing and management, Community Partnership Development, Graphic Design and Publishing Skills

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Kansas City, Mo School District: