Business Teacher - WHS/NWHS (26/27)

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

9h

About The Position

Location: This position is shared between Waukee High School and Northwest High School Position Criteria: Valid Iowa Teaching License, required 5-12 Business required 5-12 Computer Science required Performance Criteria: Willingness to create simultaneous changes in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and reporting practices in a standards-based environment. Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner and demonstrated ability to support growth of the whole child in a positive manner. Understanding of authentic learning and engagement, including Iowa Core’s Universal Constructs. Demonstrated flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners. Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a learning coach and manager, not a dispenser of knowledge. Facilitate inquiry-based learning through ‘authentic pedagogy’ like professional-based learning and learning by design. Ability to deal with ambiguity in all areas, reserve judgment, and maintain an open mind (i.e. the curriculum is never completed, always changing) in a fast-paced environment. Work with the high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student transitions are seamless. Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments, including use of standards-based assessment and reporting. Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning. Provide ongoing communication with families and the community. Engage in ongoing professional learning. Act as a liaison to communicate and support other colleagues in the K-12 system to promote relevant and authentic 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 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 cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

Requirements

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• 5-12 Business required
• 5-12 Computer Science required
• Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner
• Understanding of authentic learning and engagement, including Iowa Core’s Universal Constructs.
• Demonstrated flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in all areas, reserve judgment, and maintain an open mind in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create simultaneous changes in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and reporting practices in a standards-based environment.
• Support growth of the whole child in a positive manner.
• Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a learning coach and manager, not a dispenser of knowledge.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning through ‘authentic pedagogy’ like professional-based learning and learning by design.
• Work with the high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student transitions are seamless.
• Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments, including use of standards-based assessment and reporting.
• Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning.
• Provide ongoing communication with families and the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Act as a liaison to communicate and support other colleagues in the K-12 system to promote relevant and authentic 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
• 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 cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed