Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science - Harding

Exploratory Teacher - Computer Science - Harding

Location: Cedar Rapids Community School District Harding Middle School – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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.

• Develops and implements programming associated with health and wellness for students in 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Performs 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 accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Education.

Preferred:
Experience teaching in middle school grades.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals, and regulations; write reports and communications; present information orally; respond to questions; assist students in language and literacy.

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

Ability to solve problems effectively and interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled forms.

Ability to apply current research to support educational goals; establish and maintain effective working relationships; speak clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board policies.

Frequent standing, walking, using hands, talking; occasional squatting, stooping, kneeling; lifting/moving up to 50 pounds; vision requirements include close and color vision; requires hand strength.

Quieter environment, professional working hours may extend beyond typical 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., work in various classroom areas, indoor and occasional outdoor activities.

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 accommodations for the known disabilities of applicants unless causing undue hardship.