5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher

Saydel Community School District, Woodside Middle School – Des Moines, Iowa

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Job : 5497336

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Title - 5th Grade Teacher

Reports to - Building Principal

Endorsement: 102 K-6 Teacher Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships; works cooperatively with students, staff and the larger Saydel Community.
• Projects a positive image as an educator in the Saydel Community School District.
• Respects differing points of view.
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative mostrado.

• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and to student learning.
• Communicates learning goals to students and parents/families.
• Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all learners.
• Creates learning opportunities aligned with district standards and goals.
• Designs learning activities that utilize technology in a meaningful way.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual student’s needs.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provides meaningful feedback to students within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is fair and promotes learning.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental/family involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/families.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within the grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Alex Stubbers
• 5740 NE 14th Street
• Des Moines, Iowa 50313
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