What are the responsibilities and job description for the APEX Technology Education Teacher (25/26) position at Waukee Community School District?
Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.
Position Criteria :
Valid Iowa Teaching License
5-12 Industrial Technology
Automotive or construction / manufacturing experience preferred
Performance Criteria :
Willingness to create simultaneous changes in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and reporting practices in a standards-based environment.
Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner and demonstrated ability to support growth of the whole child in a positive manner.
Understanding of authentic learning and engagement, including Iowa Core's Universal Constructs, the foundation of Waukee APEX professional skills.
Demonstrated flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a learning coach and manager, not a dispenser of knowledge.
Facilitate inquiry-based learning through 'authentic pedagogy' like professional-based learning and learning by design.
Ability to deal with ambiguity in all areas, reserve judgment, and maintain an open mind (i.e. the curriculum is never completed, always changing) in a fast-paced environment.
Manage mentors and integrate their work directly into APEX curriculum.
Collaborate with business partners to perform continuous curriculum enhancement and refinement.
Co-teach with an external expert from the field of study.
Work with the high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student transitions are seamless.
Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments, including use of standards-based assessment and reporting.
Co-design dynamic, authentic, relevant, rigorous curriculum that meets district, college and state standards, while mirroring the actual business environment.
Collaborate with other Teachers for Aspiring Professional Experiences to produce integrated projects and opportunities across the curriculum strands.
Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning.
Provide ongoing communication with families and the community.
Engage in ongoing professional learning.
Act as a liaison to communicate and support other colleagues in the K-12 system to promote relevant and authentic learning.
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