5th Grade Teacher - Grant Ragan Elementary

5th Grade Teacher - Grant Ragan Elementary

Waukee Community School District
Grant Ragan Elementary - Waukee, Iowa

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Job : 5844880
Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• Teacher-elementary classroom endorsement (K-6), required

Performance Criteria:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with diverse learners:
  Special Education, ELP, ESOL, etc.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.

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
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,200 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

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

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