What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Middle School ELA Teacher position at Clarke Community School District?
Clarke Community School District has an opening for a Middle School ELA Teacher for the 2025-2026. A current Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements (or willing to obtain) are required for this position.
Coaching opportunities are also available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
Current Iowa Certificate with appropriate endorsement required
Successful teaching experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Able to communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals
- Able to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned work
- Such alternative to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction in line with the Iowa Core and district curriculum.
- Contribute to the selection of materials and supplies while implementing designated curriculum.
- Employ a variety of instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Provide effective, developmentally appropriate and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
- Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Promote student engagement in order to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student.
- Supervise students' work, evaluate and grade student performance, assignments and progress.
- Follow professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students' records, parents and/or colleges.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students.
- Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence; stay abreast of developments in the field.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development and serves on committees as required or requested.
- Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Provide adequate information, plans and material for substitute teachers.
- Have regular and reliable attendance.
- Act as an advisor to student organizations.
Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or designee to meet the needs of the District.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Capable of standing for long periods of time while instructing
- Able to work with interruptions during a work shift
- Tobacco and substance free environment
Must provide certification of good health prior to employment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between CCEA and CCSD.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between CCEA and CCSD.