Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science​/Wellness - Harding

Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science/Wellness - Harding

Cedar Rapids Community School District Harding Middle School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job : 5670588

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 25, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

SUMMARY: Provides instruction in the exploratory classes for students in grades sixth through eighth. Current responsibilities include teaching health and wellness.

ENDORSEMENTS: Health K-8, Health 5-12, or a Middle School 5-8 endorsement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Develops and implements programming associated with health and wellness for students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
• Familiarity with project based learning.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assists Middle School staff with strategies to support and meet student needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to exploratory classes.
• Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.
• Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria consistently.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in education required. Experience in classroom teaching in middle school grades preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES

:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls;

talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0‑24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must…