Transitional Kindergarten Teacher - Shuler

Waukee Community School District • Clive, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Shuler. The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license with specific endorsements and emphasizes a commitment to student success through various teaching methods and data-driven instruction. The teacher will be expected to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate effectively with parents and families.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Teacher-elementary classroom endorsement (K-6)
• Reading endorsement

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching primary grades
• Early Childhood Endorsement
• Experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research.
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and/or project based learning.
• Flexible, highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Articulate in oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Experience with diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Supports.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of the elements of a PLC to a team situation.
• Apply the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• Utilize multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Commit to differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Utilize formative assessment and data to adapt to individual student needs.
• Implement developmentally appropriate assessments.
• Utilize the workshop model and/or project based learning.
• Establish effective routines and procedures for a positive classroom environment.
• Enhance learning using current technology.
• Implement Positive Behavior Supports.
• Communicate proactively and positively with parents and families.
• Implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support interventions.

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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees