Elementary Art/Music Appreciation Teacher ($3,000 Sign on Bonus)

Art/Music Appreciation

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days 
Job Classification: Certified Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3600 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. 

Essential Functions

Instructional Responsibilities: 

• Develops and administers elementary school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Implement lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experience.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in the fine arts.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.

• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.

• 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.

Student Experience:

• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all students.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.

Collaboration:

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Reliable work attendance is required. 

• Coordinates with other school professionals to organize, prepare for, and execute fine arts showcases of student learning for families and the community

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, lunch and recess.

 

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines and telephone.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to elementary education.

• License issued by Iowa BoEE for elementary teaching.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
• 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, technology devices and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coworkers and the greater community.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. 

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in indoor and outdoor environments.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time
Physical Activity	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility	-	-	X
Bend	X	-	-
Talk	-	-	X
Hear	-	-	X
Operate Computer	X	-	-
Stationary Position	X	-	-
Balance	-	-	X
Lift Up to 20 pounds	-	X	-

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time
Working Conditions	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours	-	-	X
Indoors	-	-	X
Weekends	X	-	-

 

 

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact  Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.  Rev. 7/2024

 

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.