Job Information
Davenport Community Schools Kindergarten in Davenport, Iowa
Kindergarten JobID: 11209
Position Type:
Early Childhood/Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
Date Posted:
6/13/2024
Location:
Eisenhower Elementary
Date Available:
August 2024
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Share and work effectively as a member of a grade level team; planning lessons, monitoring progress, analyzing assessment data, providing differentiated lessons and modifying instruction
Participate in IEP's, building committees, Student Intervention Team meetings
Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all staff are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duty, lunch/recess duty
Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a structured, positive learning environment as implemented by PBIS
Maintain high expectations for academic standards with the belief all students can learn
Follow the District's prescribed curricula and researched based strategies for all subjects to prepare students to meet grade level standards
Collaborate with special education, ESL, para educators in an environment that welcomes all students
As a Title I building, support occasional extended day learning activities for students and families
Be willing to teach all subjects and collaborate with colleagues
Integrate technology into lessons and have a working knowledge of Google drive, Smart Boards, Chromebooks
Communicate with parents on a consistent basis regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement
Implement research based teaching strategies in core instruction and during interventions and enrichment.
Be an active participant in all district and building level staff development
Other duties as assigned
Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
Good attendance and punctuality are necessary to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully
Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics
Endorsement Required: [100] or [102] or [103] or[106]
Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
Willing to be involved in extended day learning activities including summer learning offerings
Value the diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies
Have the appropriate endorsement to teach at the elementary level