Job Information
Central Dewitt Community Schools Elementary Reading Teacher in Dewitt, Iowa
Elementary Reading Teacher JobID: 418
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
3/26/2026
Location:
Ekstrand Elementary
Date Available:
School Year 2026-2027
Elementary Reading Teacher
Location:Ekstrand
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in literacy skills and increase reading capabilities through literacy materials, reading programs, and a wide variety of resources and collaboration with parents and other teachers. The reading teacher is responsible for providing individual or small group instruction to students. Addresses specific educational needs of individual students and creates a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
Provides high quality instruction to individual students and small groups.
Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level.
Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual student needs.
Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress.
Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress.
Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress.
Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
Provides input for program development.
Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Working indoors in classrooms, but sometimes teaching outdoors or supervising playgrounds.
Working closely with young children.
Exposure to diseases and infections, such as colds and influenza.
Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
Iowa State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
Reading Endorsement
Education
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.