What are the responsibilities and job description for the STARS Education Career Pathway Coach - Jefferson position at Cedar Rapids Community School District?
STARS Education Career Pathway Coach Jefferson
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate
2. Classroom teaching experience required (4 years preferred). Experience mentoring or
coaching is a plus.
3. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers,
and administrators
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and
acceptable.
REPORTS TO and Supported by: Building Principal and Stars Human Resources LEAD
PROGRAM GOALS: Educators Rising is a nationally known career and technical student organization (CTSO) focused on teaching. Leaders support students who are interested in teaching as a career. Candidates must foster skills of all students participating in the EdRising chapter functions and curriculum in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Responsibilities:
1. Meet with students on a regular basis and oversee student-led structure of chapter
2. Keep up with chapter registration (EdRising) and management and planning
procedures for competitions and conferences
3. Develop lesson plans and appropriate technology utilizing effective teaching techniques to
stimulate and maximize learning.
4. Collaborate with other EdRising chapters in the district and University of Iowa Aspiring
Educator chapters
5. Diagnose the needs and levels of performance for each student and appraise student work and progress.
6. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, students, and
administrators.
7. Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
8. Ensure a group of students attend the Iowa EdRising competition with a goal of competing.
Coaching Qualities:
1. Teach students theories and skills underlying the various competition events
2. Foster skills in research, organization and development of student projects
3. Conduct practices and drills to reinforce and assess skill development
4. Review performance evaluation(s) from competition judges and motivate students to
constantly improve
5. Nurture beginning students while challenging experienced students
6. Continuously assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Short-term contract $3000
Educators Rising Iowa is a network of students, teachers, and education leaders who are working together to recruit and prepare the next generation of highly-skilled teachers. Teaching is a profession which means so much to those who choose to take part in it, and we are devoted to growing our members into exceptional educators. Learn more about Educators Rising at the national level by visiting educatorsrising.org.
Information about last year- 2026 State Competitions
Last year, we offered three competitions. Based on the feedback we received from the interest survey this past spring, we have decided to expand our offerings! This year, we will offer 4 competitions and 1 contest:
- Children's Literature K-3
- Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
- EdRising Moment
- Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching
- Interactive Bulletin Board (Contest)
Please click here to open a companion document to view the rules and rubrics for each competition or contest.
State Conference & Competitions
Please Save the Date for the 2027 Educators Rising Iowa Conference & Competitions AS SOON AS IT IS ANNOUNCED