Middle School Math Teacher - Anticipated

DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools and Learning

REPORTS TO: Principals 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Schools and Learning and Senior Leadership Team

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet the learning and socio-emotional needs of all students.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-13)

Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district's Comet Pride:
   1. Integrity
   2. Courage
   3. Resilience
   4. Excellence
   5. Responsibility
2. Exhibits effective communications skills
3. Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support
4. Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
5. Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
6. Prompt and regular attendance
7. Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
8. Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
9. Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):

Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

1. Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students' individual needs and ensure growth
2. Experience differentiating instruction for all students regardless of circumstance
3. Implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum through consistent collaboration, grading, and assessment
4. Participate in building and district collaboration to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments
5. Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction
6. Participate in professional development
7. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
8. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
9. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations as needed and appropriate
10. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
11. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
12. Provide instruction by teaching others how to utilize different tasks and abilities
13. Leading through communication to others to convey information effectively
14. Utilize differentiated strategies/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts and tasks
15. Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
16. Using logic, reasoning, and critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
17. Lead in the area of developmentally appropriate education, strategies, curriculum, behavior supports, and pedagogy
18. Represent Charles City Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
19. Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

ABILITIES (A1): 

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-2 and KED1-3):

Required:

1. Valid Iowa Teaching License (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment)
2. Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods

Desired:

1. Previous classroom teaching experience
2. Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
3. Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position

POSITION INVENTORY: Certified 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: FT

BENEFITS: IPERS, Medical, Dental, Life, LTD

SALARY: $50,000.00 - $81,293.00

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Come Join the Charles City Community School District!


Help us reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".


The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader who wants us to help reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, and the vision of To develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers". In our belief in doing what is best for all kids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible place to work and live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to live and thrive in a rural setting with an urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative in work and play. We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world-class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa's first whitewater river course. 


Charles City Community Schools is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of any district in Iowa. Click the link below to learn more about the pay, insurance, and benefits we offer to all of our certified staff.


Learn about our benefits 


We encourage you to find out why we are a premier destination to live, work, and play. Check out the links below to learn more about our community on social media:


www.charlescityschools.org 
https://www.charlescitychamber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCityCSD/
https://twitter.com/cc_comets
https://www.youtube.com/charlescitycsd


To set up a tour of our campuses and community, please contact us at:
CCCSD@charlescityschools.org


We look forward to meeting you!


CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Charles City 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 Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: 641-257-6500, email:mmitche@charlescityschools.org or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:641-257-6510, email: sjohnso@charles-city.k12.ia.us.

Salary : $50,000 - $81,293