7th Grade Science

Position Title: Teacher - Regular Classroom 

Department: Elementary 

Reports To: Building Principal  

Compensation: BA, Step 0, $47,500; Commensurate with Degree and Experience

Calendar: 190 Days 

Position Type: Certified Salary  

SUMMARY 

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for fulfilling the mission of Greene County Community School District (GCCSD) by developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction, within established curriculum guidelines, to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in the subject matter that will contribute to student development and achievement. This position oversees implementation of content area curriculum, participates in professional learning communities, and practices research-based assessment strategies.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential duties must be performed on site.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance, support for, and implementation of GCCSD student achievement goals.

  • Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student. 

  • Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff. 

  • Implements strategies supporting students, department, and school goals. 

  • Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making. 

  • Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness. 

  • Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately. 

• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students. 

  • Aligns classroom instruction with State standards and GCCSD approved resources & curriculum. 

  • Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels. 

  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs. 

  • Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth. 

  • Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests into the instructional process.  

  • Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.  

• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.  

  • Aligns classroom assessment with instruction. 

  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents/guardians.  

  • Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction. 

  • Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning. 

  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents/guardians. 

  • Works with other staff, departments, and leadership in analysis of student progress. 

• Demonstrates competence in classroom management. 

  • Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. 

  • Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.  

  • Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement. 

  • Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment. 

• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. 

  • Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area. 

  • Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.

  • Relates ideas and information within and across content areas. 

  • Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area. 

• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. 

  • Uses student achievement data, State standards, and GCCSD curriculum in planning for Instruction. 

  • Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students. 

  • Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction. 

  • Selects strategies to engage all students in learning. 

  • Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of Instruction. 

• Engages in professional growth. 

  • Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.  

  • Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.  

  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice. 

  • Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards.  

• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school.  

  • Adheres to board policies, school procedures, and contractual obligations. 

  • Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by the state law and District policy 

  • Contributes to efforts to achieve school wide and department specific goals. 

  • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff. 

  • Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning. 

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION 

• Required: Valid Iowa teaching certificate

• Preferred: K-6 Classroom Teacher (102), K-8 Reading (148)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in education from a four year accredited college or university.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• This position does not supervise other employees.   

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong positive human relation and communication skills in working with students, parents and associated professionals.   

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY Abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to an instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.  Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum techniques and accommodations to enhance student achievement.  Interest and willingness to seek out new learning opportunities. Ability to give oral and written presentations to fellow staff members.  Training and experience with intervention strategies for crisis management and problem solving.  Knowledge and experience using technology in the classroom. Ability to assist others in integrating special education modifications in their classrooms.  

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $47,500