Job Information
Johnston Community School District 5th Grade Teacher in JOHNSTON, Iowa
Job ID: 5555522
Position Criteria:
Valid Iowa teaching license with K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom endorsement required
Previous K-6 classroom teaching experience preferred
Performance Responsibilities
Personal Performance Criteria
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
Respects differing points of view
Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day
Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner
Professional Performance Criteria – Instructional Process
Teaching to local curriculum standards
Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
Communicates learning goals to students and parents
Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner
Reinforces positive behaviors and is consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors
Establishes and maintains rapport with students
Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class
Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
Uses instructional time effectively
Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process
Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs
Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
Provides students with opportunities for success
Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
Uses assessment strategies to design effective instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports
Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning
Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product
Professional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills)
Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom
Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities
Works collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals
Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation
Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments
Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.)
Terms of Employment: 194-day contract