What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Librarian - South Middle/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.
Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD
Position Criteria:
- Valid Iowa Teaching License, required
- Endorsement in 5-12 or K-12 Teacher Librarian, required
- Experience working with middle level learners, preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration and/or board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Performance Criteria:
- Comprehensive understanding of the middle school library program, general education curriculum, and quality instruction
- Commitment to ordering appropriate materials to support the learning needs of all students
- Knowledge of and expertise with using current technology to enhance learning in the library
- Ability to collaborate or co-teach with general education teachers to meet all student needs
- Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate practices for the middle school
- Preference is given to instructor with demonstrated knowledge of PBIS, differentiating instruction, implementation of SBAR, the use of data to guide instruction, the Core,and 21st Century Skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
- Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students
- A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction
- Understanding and experience with the workshop model and project based learning
- Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
- Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
- Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
- Articulate in oral and written communications
- Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
- Serve and meet the expectations for being a student advisor.
- Willingness to collaborate with instructional coach and other district leaders
- 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
