Language Arts Teacher

Description:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide personalized learning that supports each student in acheiving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.

2. Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.

3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.

4. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

5. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.

6. Knowledge of special education and section 504.

7. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

8. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.

2. Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.

3. Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.

4. Maintain a reliable attendance record.

5. Perform other duties as assigned.