5th Grade - Van Buren

Cedar Rapids Community School District•Van Buren, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction in the curricular areas to students in an elementary classroom. Develops and implements programming associated with all content areas to be delivered in a classroom setting for elementary aged students. Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks. Assists school staff with strategies to support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals. Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members. Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming. Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to teaching and learning. Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education required.
Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in content area required.
Elementary Classroom K-6 (required)
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations.
Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff.
Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.
Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
Ability to solve problems effectively.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
Functions in a collaborative manner as an effective member of the educational/school team.
Adheres to the principles of an effective team member as described in the PLC model.
Applies the principals of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.
Frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.
Continuously uses hand strength to grasp items.
Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.
Sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Nice To Haves

Reading K-8 (preferred)
Experience in classroom teaching upper elementary preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements programming associated with all content areas to be delivered in a classroom setting for elementary aged students.
Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
Assists school staff with strategies to support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to teaching and learning.
Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.
Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Other duties as assigned.