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Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with secondary endorsement and approval(s) in specific subject matter area(s) to be taught.

Job Summary:

To participate as a member of the instructional staff to direct the learning activities in the attainment of subject, school, and system objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Responsibilities:
   1. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
   2. Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district's student achievement goals.
   3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum and, in conjunction with those goals, establish clear objectives for all lesson units, projects, and educational activities designed to communicate these goals to students.
   4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting the stated objectives.
   5. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
   6. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
   7. Be enthused and self-motivated to help motivate the students to achieve to the best of their abilities. Build self-esteem.
   8. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
   9. Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
   10. Help students acquire good study and work habits.
   11. Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
   12. Engages in professional growth.
   13. Perform other instruction-related tasks as determined with the secondary principal.

The South Central Calhoun School District has a long tradition of high student achievement and strong family and community support for teachers. Teacher retention rate is high because we provide beginning and career teachers with 1:1 mentoring and coaching as well as on-going professional development that is rigorous, relevant, and job-embedded. Teachers at SCC are part of a community of dedicated educators who collaborate for continuous improvement of teaching and learning. They are also supported by a large cadre of teacher associates and supportive administrators. Furthermore, classrooms are well-supplied and updated technology is readily available.

The South Central Community School District is located in Northwest Iowa and serves the rural communities of Lake City, Rockwell City, Lytton, Lohrville, Lanesboro, and Jolley. Citizens enjoy the benefits of small town living while being in close proximity to Twin Lakes and larger towns including Carroll and Fort Dodge. Even Des Moines and Sioux City are within a two-hour drive.

District enrollment is 900 and holding steady. The district consists of three excellently maintained buildings and grounds with plans for significant renovations and improvements.

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