8th Physical Education​/Health Teacher

6-8th Physical Education/Health Teacher

Teach Iowa Chariton Comm School District - Chariton, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 4922028

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2025

CHARITON COMMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Job Title:
Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Status: Exempt

Date Revised: January 2018

Basic Function: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards which meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
• Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain a safe and orderly school.
• Comply with the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

• Bachelor’s degree;
  Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for subject area).
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
• Contributes to creating a positive learning and work environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day.

• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

• Works independently and with confidence.
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.

• Punctuality and attendance--regularly begins and ends tasks on time.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students,…