What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS Careers Teacher - Timberline (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, required
- Middle School Generalist OR any 5-8 endorsement OR any 5-12 endorsement
- Knowledge of the middle level learner based on current research.
Performance Criteria:
- 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.
- Preference is given to instructor with demonstrated knowledge of PBIS, differentiating instruction, project-based learning, use of data to guide instruction, standard-based reporting, 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.
