Seeking Passionate Educator for an Engaging Learning Environment!
Do you thrive in a dynamic classroom setting where every day brings a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students who learn best in a non-traditional environment?
If so, we encourage you to apply! Vinton-Shellsburg is seeking a highly motivated and creative educator to join our dedicated team.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and deliver an engaging curriculum across a variety of core subject areas, tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of diverse students.
- Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to design and implement innovative learning approaches.
- Build strong relationships with students and families to support their academic and personal success.
- Utilize data-driven instruction to track student progress and continuously improve teaching methods.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A valid teaching license in a relevant subject area.
- Experience working with students who benefit from a non-traditional learning environment is a plus.
- A passion for creating engaging and differentiated instruction for a variety of learners.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
If you are ready to make a real impact in the lives of our students. If you are a creative and passionate educator who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
Job Description: Secondary Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
STATUS: Full Time, Salary
DATE REVISED: May 10, 2016
BASIC FUNCTION:
Help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development in a safe, productive and well-organized education program that aims to benefit all students.
SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university.
Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
Successful student teaching and/or prior teaching experience.
Completion of Child Abuse Reporting Training.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: The Building Principal evaluates the performance of this job.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Maintain a “service orientation” and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
Attend seminars, trainings, classes, and professional development as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements and maintain licensure.
Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.
Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Administer testing to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Keep attendance records.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
Plan and coordinate the work of associates and others in the classroom.
Keep principal informed of student issues or concerns.
Provide opportunities to incorporate 21st Century skills in the classroom setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to communicate effectively via a telephone and email in a clear, precise manner.
Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primary work setting is the Assigned Attendance Center but duties at times may require working within various attendance centers in the district or accompanying students to special events such as work experience or field trips.
May be required to ride a school bus or drive school vehicles to carry out responsibilities of the position.
May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
