English Language Arts (.FTE - Washington

English Language Arts (.5 FTE) - Washington

Cedar Rapids Community School District | Washington High School | Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SUMMARY:

Provides instruction in the curricular area of language arts to students in 9 through 12th grade.

5-12 English/ Language Arts

Ability to teach Kirkwood Composition I and II preferred.

• Develops and implements programming associated with language arts to be delivered in a classroom setting for 9-12 students.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assists high school staff with strategies to support and meet students’ 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 language arts.
• 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. Reasons for accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Interest/experience in Speech Team preferred.
• Experience in classroom teaching in 9-12th grade 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.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Iowa Teaching Certification in language arts with an endorsement in language arts required.

• 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.

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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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