• JOB TITLE: Family Consumer Science Teacher 7-12

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
  • Consider the individuality and culture of each student, and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child's educational needs.
  • Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
  • Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement. Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
  • Prepare daily and yearly plans for all curricular activities of the class.
  • Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.)
  • Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
  • Evaluate each child's progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
  • Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
  • Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
  • Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
  • Initiate motivation and a positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
  • Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child's progress.
  • Administer discipline in accordance with the Meskwaki Settlement School Handbook.
  • Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
  • Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
  • Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
  • Create and assist with Language/Cultural activities.
  • As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and emotional development of each student.
  • Provide daily supervision, guidance, and work as a team with teacher associates.
  • Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action as required.
  • Take training in programs that are necessary for the well being of each child (i.e. Mandatory Reporting, Bloodborne pathogens, Dept. of the Interior FISSA)
  • Will be directly responsible and be under the direct supervision of the Principal.
  • Follow the Teacher Code of Ethics.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Certification/Licensure required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
  • Must submit to and successfully complete a background investigation in accordance with P.L. 101-647, P.L. 101-630, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act

  SUPERVISION:

  • School Principal

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.