Elementary Math Lab (.5 FTE) - Eason

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a .5 FTE (half-time) position for an Elementary Math Lab Teacher at Eason. The role involves delivering supplemental math instruction to identified students, providing math guidance to classroom teachers, and supporting Waukee's mission and vision. The teacher will operate within a Professional Learning Community, applying the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementing Multi-Tiered System of Support. Key responsibilities include targeted intervention, progress monitoring, research-supported instructional practices, balanced assessment, differentiation, and integration of skills. Experience with the workshop model and diverse learners (Special Education, ESL, Extend Learning) is expected. Collaboration with instructional coaches, leaders, teachers, counselors, and administrators is crucial. The role requires data-driven decision-making, understanding of formative assessment, and effective classroom management to foster student achievement. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with effective parent/family communication, are essential. Proficiency with current technology for learning is also required.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Teacher - elementary classroom endorsement (K-6)
• K-6 Math endorsement or Master of Arts in Math Education
• Previous primary classroom teaching experience at the elementary level
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Proven communication with parents and families
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

Nice To Haves

• Previous primary classroom teaching experience at the elementary level
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners, including Special Education, English as a Second Language, Extend Learning, etc.
• Record of recent professional learning and knowledge of current research

Responsibilities

• Deliver supplemental math instruction to meet the learning needs of identified students
• Provide math guidance and support to classroom teachers
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee's mission and vision
• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Target intervention support and progress monitoring
• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and commitment to differentiated instruction
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners, including Special Education, English as a Second Language, Extend Learning, etc.
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Proven communication with parents and families
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
• Ongoing collaboration with teachers, counselors and administrators

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance at a reduced cost 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 a 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level