Meskwaki Settlement School - Middle School Science Teacher Grades 6-8

Meskwaki Settlement School

JOB DESCRIPTION Assignment:
Grades 6-8 Science

JOB TITLE:

Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
• Consider the individuality and culture of each student, and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child's educational needs.
• Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
• Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement. Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
• Prepare daily and yearly plans for all curricular activities of the class.
• Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.).
• Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
• Evaluate each child's progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
• Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
• Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
• Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
• Initiate motivation and a positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
• Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child's progress.
• Administer discipline in accordance with the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
• Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
• Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
• Create and assist with Cultural activities.
• As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and emotional development of each student.
• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and work as a team with teacher associates.
• Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action as required.
• Take training in programs that are necessary for the well‑being of each child (i.e. First Aid, Blood‑borne pathogens, CPR).
• Will be directly responsible and be under the direct supervision of the Principal.
• Follow the teacher's Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
• Must pass a background check per Public Law 101‑630, Public Law 101‑647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

• MS/HS Principal

Candidates will be placed on a salary schedule in accordance with education and experience.