Middle School Science Teacher

Assignment: Grades 6-8 Science

JOB TITLE: Teacher
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 Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement
School.
 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 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. First
Aide, Blood born pathogens, CPR)
 Will be directly responsible and be under the direct supervision of the Principal.
 Follow the teacher's Code of Ethics.
 Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS:
 Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian
Education and the State of Iowa.

 Must pass a background check per Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647, and the
Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
 Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
 SUPERVISION
 MS/HS Principal
Salary: Candidates will be placed on a salary schedule in accordance with education and experience.