Iowa City Community School District

Middle School Industrial Technology Teacher

8:15am - 4:15pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate with Industrial Technology endorsement.
• Minimum BA degree required with Industrial Technology major preferred.
• Experience teaching preferred.
• Experience teaching in a modular system preferred
• Aware of current research and changing trends in Industrial Technology.
• Project Lead The Way or willing to attend training.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: n/a

JOB GOALS: To provide sequenced learning and hands-on activities in Industrial Technology courses in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach course in Industrial Technology utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate instructional objectives as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate aids utilizing effective teaching techniques to stimulate and maximize learning.
• Establish clear objectives for each lesson and communicate objectives to students.
• Plan effectively and purposely, utilizing long range plans which are compatible with building and district goals.
• Diagnose the needs and levels of performance for each student and appraise student work and progress.
• Implement an effective grading system.
• Define classroom expectations along with building procedures to students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, students, and administrators.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and administration to alleviate concerns and problems.
• Supply frequent and timely feedback to students, parents and counselors regarding student progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

186/184 Contract Days. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.