Exploratory Teacher - Project Lead Way

SUMMARY

Provides instruction in the exploratory classes for students in grades sixth through eighth in a middle school setting. Current responsibilities include teaching Project Lead the Way.

• Math K-8 or 5-12
• Science K-8 or 5-12
• Industrial Technology 5-12 (required)

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Develops and implements programming associated with Project Lead the Way for students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
• Familiarity with project based learning.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assist 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 on a consistent basis.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

• 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee must frequently squat, stoop, 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 and must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc.

The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

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. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at .