6th-8th English Language Arts Teacher

6th-8th English Language Arts Teacher – Norwalk Community School

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Under the general supervision of the building principal, the teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress; addresses specific educational needs by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

• Develop and administer district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continuously acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings or conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including the ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of district and state curriculum.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License, K‑8 and/or 5‑12 English/Language Arts required.
• Reading endorsement preferred.
• Coaching Authorization preferred.
• Previous experience with The Leader In Me preferred.

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but require a minimum of walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting a minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Varied.

190-day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education

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