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Middle School Smart Skills Teacher (Life Skills/Tech Ed) JobID: 325

• Position Type:

  Middle School Teaching/ Technology Education

• Date Posted:

  5/7/2024

• Location:

  Carlisle Middle School

    

CARLISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLEMiddle School Smart Skills Teacher

REPORTS TOBuilding Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in education, Middle School endorsement required

• State of Iowa teaching certification, (e.g., FCS, Tech Ed, Social Studies, Math or Science endorsements optional)

• Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse certification

• Must clear criminal record check and child and adult abuse check

• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work

• Able to work independently and/or as a team

• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action

• Able to supervise and direct employees

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• The teacher will design, coordinate and implement an annual curriculum plan in partnership with grade-level teaching teams with the goal of improving student achievement in Science with a program based on Iowa Core Curriculum.

• Plans a program of study that meets Iowa Core Standards and the individual needs, abilities, and interests of students

• Teaches students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively.

• Teaches district curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, and administrative regulations.

• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.

• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks the assistance of specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

• May serve on building-level committees, e.g., curriculum resource adoption, curriculum writing, data analysis.

• Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities.

• Participates in professional growth and development and stays abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at in-services.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Maintains a strong, regular personal attendance record.

• Maintains IEP records as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Able to work with interruptions

• Able to stand/walk throughout the day

• Able to lift/carry students for short distances/periods of time

• Able to stoop and bend

• Noise level may be quiet/loud

• Work may be out/indoors

• Substance free environment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Wage and work year to be established by Administration as outlined in the Master Contract

• Employment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and Regulations

• Evaluation as outlined in the Staff Handbook

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy

• Evaluation is the responsibility of the building principal or designee.

Disclaimer:

• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or, in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The Carlisle Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Carlisle Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Brandon Eighmy, Director of Human Resources and School Services, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047, 515-989-3589,brandon.eighmy@carlislecsd.org.

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