Elementary School Teacher

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Provisional Certificate issued by the Iowa Department of Education.

2. Minimum BA/BS degree endorsed to meet the needs of the specific assignment.

3. Demonstrated proficiency to perform specific assignment.

4. Preference is given to successful experience at assignment/subject/level.

5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Students, Teacher Associates and Volunteers as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

2. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets 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 classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

5. Provide STEM activities and lessons to engage students in learning.

6. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

7. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

8. Build a relationship with all students and families; take time to learn about each student's needs, wants, interests

9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and implement required district standardized testing.

10. Diagnose the learning needs of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

11. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

13. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

14. Accept such alternatives to the duties above that the Board finds acceptable.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Salary: Beginning at $50,000

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Terms of Employment: 185 student days, 200 teacher contract days, 8-hour work day.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal using Danielson Framework and Iowa Teaching Standards

• IPERS
• 80% of health benefits (including vision/dental)
• Life Insurance
• 8 PTO days
• Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Davenport, IA 52804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person