(Anticipated) ELA High School Teacher Job at Sargent Rehabilitation Center
ANKENY HIGH SCHOOL
Ankeny CSD
ANKENY, Iowa
Job Details
Job ID: 4251886
Application Deadline: May 17, 2023
Posted : May 9, 2023
Starting Date: August 1, 2023
Job Description
The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.
Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines. The District serves over 12,500 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 7
th
largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.
JDE: 4.08
General Education Classroom Teacher
Purpose Statement
The position of General Education Classroom Teacher was established for the purpose of
providing support for developing students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines: collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
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Job Title: General Education Classroom Teacher
Salary: See Teacher Salary Schedule
Benefit Summary: D
Reports To: Building Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Iowa State Teacher License
- Bachelor’s degree in position related area
- Previous teaching experience, preferred
- English certified
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with all stakeholders ( e.g. students, parents, colleagues, administration, etc.) for the purpose of establishing leadership and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning.
- Designs instruction (e.g. lesson plans, individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs, etc.) for the purpose for ensuring all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom learning objectives.
- Develops and guides learning in partnership with students (e.g. classroom mission and learning goals; strategies and processes; student recognition and celebration; etc.) for the purposes of ensuring continuous improvement for student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
- Evaluates individual student and class performance (e.g. analyzes assessment data and other comparative data) for the purposes of gauging and subsequently adjusting instruction to improve individual and class performance.
- Implements current best practice instruction and resources (e.g. focus on student needs/goals, classroom priorities, etc) for the purpose of improving and enhancing student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
- Maintains documentation and required data.
- Manages classroom structure and procedures (e.g. behavioral expectations, positive classroom culture, etc) for the purpose of establishing a positive, safe, and orderly optimal learning environment to support students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
- Models positive behaviors (e.g. Iowa Teaching Standards, Code of Professional and Ethical Standards, etc) for the purpose of promoting appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district goals.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform essential functions.
Other Functions
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Directs associates, student teachers, and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws
- Age appropriate activities
- Instruction and assessment practices
- Behavioral management strategies
- Child development, brain development, and best practices in education
- Curriculum development
- Safety practices and procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis de-escalation techniques
- Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Interacting effectively with students, teachers/staff, the community and parents
- Adhering to safety practices
- Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
- Preparing and maintaining accurate records
- Using district approved crisis intervention techniques
- Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships
- Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events
- Gather collate, and/or classify data
- Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
- Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
- Ability to problem solve
- Exhibiting tact and patience
- Adaptability to changing work priorities
- Maintaining confidentiality
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform position functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Evaluation
Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Justin Mohr
Date: March 31st, 2023
Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
- Job Category : Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Job Requirements
- No experience required
Contact Information
Tracey Goforth
306 SW SCHOOL ST
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Phone: (515) 965-9600
Email:
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