Work-Based Learning Teacher - Urbandale High School [2025-26 School Year]

PURPOSE
Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

A. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide effective instruction to meet student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
• Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching
• Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards
• Knowledge of special education and section 504
• Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations

B. Education

• Earned bachelor’s degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

C. Certification/Licensure

• Iowa Teaching credential/certificate/license, including 5-12 Multi-Occupations Endorsement-305, for 5-12 grade level issued by the BOEE

D. Preferred knowledge, skills, an/or attributes:

• Knowledge of Deming’s system of profound knowledge and “quality” principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.
• Knowledge of district organizational structure and function, as well as laws, rules and regulations pertaining thereto.
• Ability to communicate within the structure of the organization as well as the community. Clearly articulate goals and expectations to adults and students.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families, students, and community partners.
• Experience developing and implementing work-based learning curriculum.
• Knowledge of best practices in career exploration, awareness, preparation, and training.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria
• Implements 'quality' principles and tools to create student-centered learning environments and improve overall quality and meaningfulness of learning opportunities.
• Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
• Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.