Dance .5

Position starting: August 2026
FTE: .5
ongoing contract
Hiring Manager: Kurt Wollenzien
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Certification:

• Secondary education

One of these endorsements is required:

• Dance (K-12)
• Dance (6-12)

Dance Teacher

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members especially within grade level to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.