Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science - McKinley

Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science - Mc Kinley

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

Job : 5708273

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

SUMMARY: Provides instruction in exploratory classes for students in grades sixth through eighth, currently teaching computer science.

• 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.
• 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 on a consistent basis.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Bachelor's degree in education required.

Experience in classroom teaching in middle school grades preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

Employee frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. May need to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches and occasionally up to 36 inches, use hand strength to grasp items, bend or twist neck and trunk, lift or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet, occasionally 20 feet, push/pull items such as tables and carts.

Vision abilities: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Noise level typically quiet. Requires professional working hours that may extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. Employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, indoor and outdoor activities. The information is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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