What are the responsibilities and job description for the starting 2025-26* ESOL Teacher - Secondary position at West Des Moines Community Schools?
Address: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
Secondary building to be determined.
State of Iowa teaching license with K-12 ESOL endorsement required. We are searching for a dynamic, collaborative ESOL teacher to join our team. Qualified applicants will be good collaborators, have a student's first philosophy, and be ready to roll with a quickly changing environment. Flexibility is a must.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.
- Ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
- Ability to provide instruction to effectively meet the needs of all students.
- Ability to effectively implement multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small group, differentiation, etc).
- Knowledge and ability to implement the Iowa Teaching Standards.
- Knowledge of special education, section 504 and MTSS process.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, communication and data management.
- Ability to effectively engage in professional growth individually and with collaborative teams.
- Ability to implement federal, state and district goals with students.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Department of Iowa regulations.
- Knowledge of Federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrates effective implementation of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
- Meets district standards as set forth in the Certified Staff Professional Growth Model Guidelines.
- Perform all trainings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure:
Please submit the following information with your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected for a position.)
- Iowa Teaching License (When available)
Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.
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