Title One Teacher - Elementary

Title One Teacher – Elementary

Waterloo Community School District – KITTRELL, Waterloo, Iowa.

• Job : 5749236
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the district curriculum and facilitating learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment, in accordance with Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and district goals. The position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, aligned with district‑adopted scope and sequence, in a manner congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches, and methodologies.

All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except where noted with an asterisk (*) which represent Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

• Education: Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university
• Certification: Appropriate current state endorsement or certification
• Experience:
  • Dependent on specific open position skills, knowledge & abilities
  • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio‑economic status or disability
  • Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
  • Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
  • Demonstrated experience as a self‑starter
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
  • Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Technology Requirements:
  • Promethean Activ Board – ability to learn and implement within first year of employment
  • Word processing skills
  • Spreadsheet skills
  • Electronic presentation skills
  • Web navigation skills
  • E‑mail management skills
  • Ability to effectively use PDAs (personal digital assistants) for communication and scheduling
  • Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
  • Knowledge of computer‑related storage devices
  • Knowledge of educational copyright laws
  • Knowledge of computer security expectations
  • Videoconferencing skills (ICN)
• Supervision of Others:
  • Para educators assisting in classroom
  • Student teachers as necessary
• Personal Contacts:
  • Students and families
  • All district personnel
  • Volunteers
  • Community members
• Job Duties:
  • Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
  • a. Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff.
  • b. Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals.
  • c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
  • d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
  • e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport and fairness.
  • f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
  • g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues and communities effectively and accurately.
  • h. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
  • i. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships and different perspectives related to the content area.
  • j. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
  • k. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
  • l. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
  • m. Plans and prepares for instruction using student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum.
  • n. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral and academic success of all students.
  • o. Uses student’s developmental needs,…