3rd Grade Teacher - Waukee Elementary

3rd Grade Teacher - Waukee Elementary (26/27)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job : 5757493

Final date to receive applications: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Criteria

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• Teacher-elementary classroom endorsement (K-6), required
• Reading endorsement, preferred
• Experience teaching primary grades and/or Early Childhood Endorsement, preferred

Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co‑teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Record of recent staff development/on‑going education and knowledge of current research.
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and/or project based learning.
• Flexible, highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Articulate in oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Experience with diverse learners:
  Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Supports.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) – $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care – Childcare available at a cost for 6 mos – 5 y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work‑related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6) d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures;

please check with employers.

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone:
• Email: mdavis