6th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher will be responsible for teaching local curriculum standards in mathematics and science to 6th-grade students. The role involves creating a positive and effective learning environment, designing and implementing engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with students, parents, and staff. This position requires a commitment to professional growth and adherence to building and district policies.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license with K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom or appropriate K-8, 5-8 or 5-12 endorsement for both Mathematics and Science required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous middle school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach local curriculum standards in mathematics and science.
• Present curriculum from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do.
• Communicate learning goals to students and parents.
• Incorporate activities for students that require applications of learning.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes learning.
• Establish fair and appropriate classroom rules and correct inappropriate behavior.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and maintain consistent expectations.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students.
• Demonstrate appropriate instructional preparation and use knowledge of students to design educational experiences.
• Prepare materials prior to the beginning of class.
• Align lessons with district standards and assessments.
• Design lessons appropriate to age level and student interest with a logical flow.
• Utilize district-provided technologies in lesson design.
• Use instructional time effectively, employing both group and individual instruction.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning, modeling, role-playing, self-teaching, and activity-based learning.
• Utilize a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook.
• Integrate classroom technology into teaching and learning.
• Modify lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs.
• Provide instruction that offers all students the opportunity to learn.
• Ensure instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic, or gender bias.
• Respond positively and constructively to student questions.
• Provide students with opportunities for success.
• Model and promote honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility, personal integrity, and the value of hard work.
• Use assessment strategies to design effective instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Ensure assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are an integral part of teaching and learning.
• Utilize both traditional and alternative assessment measures for student progress.
• Integrate assessment with learning on an ongoing basis.
• Commit to professional growth by keeping current with teaching content and instructional techniques.
• Apply knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom.
• Contribute and participate positively in building and district professional growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals.
• Remain informed on building and district policies and work cooperatively toward their implementation.
• Participate in curriculum development and building/district assignments.
• Meet responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions.
• Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Assume leadership roles such as committee participation, department chairs, and curriculum review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree