6-8 Speech/Drama Teacher - North Middle

Terms of Employement: 194 or 196 day contract, depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa license
• Endorsement in Speech/Theater Arts K-8 or 5-12, required

Performance Criteria:

• Use of pedagogically appropriate/best practice instructional methods and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare all students to achieve higher standards and become lifelong learners.
• Preference is given to instructor with demonstrated knowledge of PBIS, differentiating instruction, project-based learning, use of data to guide instruction, standard-based reporting, the Core, and 21st Century Skills.
• Commitment to the team teaching concept; including integrated instruction as well as interdisciplinary instruction.
• Contributing member of a Professional Learning Community and an understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community.
• Ability to involve parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development.
• Commitment 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.

Benefits:

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• 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