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WORLD HISTORY - WEST MONONA, ONAWA West Monona High School is in search of a World History teacher for the fall of 2024-2025. The candidate must have effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. They must possess an understanding of the learning process and specific knowledge of the unique physical, social, emotional, and academic development of grade level students. The candidate must demonstrate effective classroom management skills through building positive and strong relationships with students and families. The candidate must be able to differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the needs of all learners. Additionally, we have an immediate need for Head High School Football, Assistant High School Football, and Assistant High School Wrestling (boys). We participate in class A football, and class 1A wrestling. Please contact Tim Chesnut with any additional questions at tim.chesnut@westmonona.org or 712-433-2453. Education and Related Experience: Appropriate Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Valid Iowa teaching license or ability to obtain required certification or Class B license by the districts starting date for the school year Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Demonstrates competence in classroom management Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families, students, and colleagues Highly developed oral and written communication skills Work in a collaborative team to plan and prepare instruction Engage in professional growth at both the building and district level Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for all students Utilize and develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff Prepare and plan engaging lessons and deliver the lessons with fidelity Create a positive educational learning environment Perform other duties as assigned West Monona is an award-winning school: We serve approximately 200 students in the high school. Our students benefit from rigorous curriculum, high academic expectations, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers. The student to teacher ratio is 12:1 allowing for individualized instruction at all levels. Weve been listed by US News and World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation based on college readiness, academic proficiency, and student academic growth. West Monona is located in an ideal location: Our school is located in Onawa along the I-29 corridor between the Missouri River and the scenic Loess Hills. West Monona is composed of 189 square miles, and serves the communities of Onawa, Blencoe, and Turin in beautiful Monona County, Iowa. We enjoy the benefits of small-town living, but are also located within 35 minutes of the Sioux City metropolitan area, and 60 minutes from the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro. Onawa, Monona County, Iowa is an outdoor-lovers playground with 6,095 acres of public access for recreation.