What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated: .5 Middle School Health Teacher - North Middle position at North Middle School?
Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days depending on experience within WCSD
Position Criteria
- Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required
- 5-12 Physical Education endorsement, required
- 5-12 Health endorsement, required
- Previous classroom teaching experience at the 6-8 Level, preferred
Performance Responsibilities
- Utilize organizational and communication skills.
- Create and maintain healthy relationships with students and staff.
- Demonstrate flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with middle and high school learners.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and be able to apply that understanding to a team situation.
- Understand and apply in professional practice the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
- Understand and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, collaborating, whole/small group and individualized instruction.
- Commit to differentiating instruction for learners.
- Commit to meeting the needs of diverse learners, including all special populations.
- Commit to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the MTSS process.
- Utilize developmentally appropriate assessments for learning.
- Articulate oral and written communications.
- Maintain accurate standards based grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.
Benefits:
- IPERS retirement account
- 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff (prorated)
- Health and Dental Insurance available at a reduced rate
- Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
- Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
- Wee Care - Childcare for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
- Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours