Date Available:
August 2022 Join Ames Community School District, where your journey matters! ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organizational culture and in our community.
Ames Middle School is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ames Community School District is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society.
Summary
Provide students with learning activities and experiences in the service areas of Family and Consumer Sciences. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society and be college and career ready. Plan instructional lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employ effective instructional techniques.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, 5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences General or 5-12 Occupational Family and Consumer Science or 5-12 Consumer/Homemaking Education endorsement required.
• Demonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assigned.
• Ability to pass a background check required.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Effective problem-solving techniques in dealing with concerns or issues.
• Ability to work effectively as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
• Observation of all District policies and procedures.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds.
• Frequent standing.
• Occasional bending, squatting, or sitting.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=789
All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.
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It is the policy of the Ames 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 Kristin Johnson, Human Resources Director, kristin.johnson@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.