What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6/7 Grade Language Arts Teacher - Timberline (25/26) position at Timberline?
Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD
Position Criteria
- Valid Iowa teaching license, required
- 5-8 Middle School Language Arts OR K-8 English/Language Arts OR 5-12 English/Language Arts, required
- Reading endorsement; preferred
Performance Criteria
- Knowledge of the middle level learner based on current research.
- Knowledge of literacy strategies based on current research.
- Use of pedagogically appropriate/best practice instructional methods and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare all students to achieve higher standards and become lifelong learners.
- Demonstrate knowledge of PBIS, CCRS, inquiry, differentiating instruction, project-based learning, the use of data to guide instruction, standard-based reporting, leadership skill development, the Core, and 21st Century Skills.
- Commitment to the team teaching concept; including integrated instruction as well as interdisciplinary instruction.
- Contributing member of a Professional Learning Community and an understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community.
- Ability to involve parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.
Salary : $54,738
