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Saydel Community School District Anticipated - Elementary Classroom Teacher in Des Moines, Iowa

Anticipated - Elementary Classroom Teacher JobID: 178

  • Position Type:

    Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

  • Date Posted:

    8/22/2023

  • Location:

    Cornell Elementary

  • Date Available:

    7/1/24

  • Closing Date:

    5/10/24

Saydel Teacher:

PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to provide effective instruction to meet student needs relative to district initiatives and standards

  • Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching

  • Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level

  • Ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders

  • Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards

  • Knowledge of special education and section 504

B. Education

  • Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree and the required Iowa certificate for the assigned position.

C. Certification/Licensure

  • K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher endorsement or eqivalant required

D. Preferred knowledge, skills, an/or attributes

  • Strong communication skills

  • Knowledge of professional learning and collaboration

  • Understanding and application of a continuous improvement mindset

  • Project based preferred

  • Data-driven decision-making skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria

  • Implements student-centered learning environments and improves overall quality and meaningfulness of learning opportunities

  • Meets professional responsibilities as outlined within Individual Professional Development Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy

  • Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success

  • Fosters a classroom environment conducive to learning

  • Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively with students, peers and adults

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

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