Third Grade Teacher

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

About The Position

The Third Grade Teacher teaches to local curriculum standards and creates a classroom environment that promotes learning. The teacher communicates learning goals to students and parents, prepares and delivers age-appropriate lessons aligned with district standards and assessments, and uses varied instructional strategies, resources, and district-provided technologies. Instruction is adapted to students’ learning needs and is designed to give all students opportunities to learn. The teacher uses ongoing traditional and alternative assessment to inform instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports. The position includes maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and staff; establishing and consistently reinforcing appropriate classroom expectations; supporting positive student behavior; and modeling honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, and hard work. The teacher also participates in professional growth, collaborates on building and district goals, follows applicable policies, and meets responsibilities related to school functions beyond the school day. This is a temporary six-month contract, with salary prorated accordingly, through the end of the 2026–2027 school year. Continuation into 2027–2028 is possible.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license with K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Previous K-6 classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach to local curriculum standards and communicate learning goals to students and parents.
Prepare and deliver logical, age-appropriate lessons aligned with district standards and assessments, using knowledge of students and their interests.
Create a classroom environment that promotes learning; establish fair rules, correct inappropriate behavior, reinforce positive behavior, and maintain rapport with students.
Use a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and resources, including multisensory approaches, questioning, modeling, role playing, self-teaching, activity-based learning, and classroom technology.
Use instructional time effectively and regularly provide both group and individual instruction.
Modify lesson plans and instructional techniques in response to student learning needs and provide all students with opportunities to learn.
Use assessment strategies, including traditional and alternative measures, to inform instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports; assess student progress on an ongoing basis.
Model and promote honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility, personal integrity, and the value of hard work.
Build positive, cooperative relationships with students, parents, and staff; contribute to a positive work environment and support student behavior expectations during the school day.
Pursue professional growth, keep current with teaching content and instructional strategies, and apply learning to classroom practice.
Collaborate on building and district goals, follow building and district policies, and participate in professional growth opportunities and appropriate curriculum or building/district assignments.
Meet responsibilities related to school functions beyond the school day, maintain a professional appearance, and assume leadership roles as appropriate.