DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed Job Opening for the 2026-2027 School Year

Posting is open until April:00pm

Apply at: TITLE: Teacher Basic Education

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Teacher Basic Education is for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics or skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and Implement a program of study following state and district outcomes that as much as possible meet the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Advocate model and implement David Douglas School District Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students staff and families/caregivers from diverse background.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum student outcomes.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Assess students academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding students progress expectations goals etc.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals.
• Maintain accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and Administrative Regulations.
• Confer with colleagues administrators students and/or parents when necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal record ) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Attend staff meetings as well as serve on staff and district committees as requested.
• Meet the state standards for competent and ethicalperformance.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences in-service training site meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in planning developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and assisting students in realizing success. Effective communication skills with students parents and other school personnel.

Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices curriculum state education code state standards and district policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parent other school personnel meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

Attendance:

Will have regular attendance at work and work activities. Will be punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedules.

Education Required: Bachelors Degree. Music endorsement required.

Licenses Bonding and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance and valid drivers license and evidence of insurability.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the Districts diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School Districts Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Director