5th Grade Classroom Teacher - Elementary

Waterloo Community School District • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district-adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manger congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk () which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Requirements

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate current state endorsement or certification
• 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
• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Responsibilities

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Plans and prepares for instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
• Manages the classroom.
• Pursues professional growth.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level