Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate – applicable to posting.
• Courses are flexible and could include Algebra or Geometry tracks.
• Seeking a qualified candidate for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond.

Reports to: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional responsibilities:

• Provides direct instruction to students in individual, small group, and/or full classroom settings.
• Uses identified student needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the district's core content standards.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects using formal and informal assessment data aligned to the Iowa Core standards.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with core content standards and the needs/capabilities of individual students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is aligned to research-based instruction and conducive to learning as well as appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates learning in accordance with established district curriculum expectations.

Classroom responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Contacts parents frequently regarding student improvement and conducts conferences.
• Implements all district policies and expected practices.

Assessment responsibilities:

• Conducts student assessments to identify individual student needs to plan instruction, and/or to determine intervention strategies.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides frequent progress reports to parents and students (if applicable).
• Collaborates with appropriate building and district personnel regarding student needs.

Professional responsibilities:

• Adheres to the Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Projects a positive image as an educator in the school and community.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Displays a positive attitude and adjusts to new changing situations.
• Meets deadlines, is punctual and completes assigned tasks with minimal assistance.
• Seeks opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development activities.
• Collaborates with colleagues to plan and implement professional development activities to address school improvement.
• Participates in discussion or activities focused on using research to improve teaching and learning.
• Takes an active interest in the school and community. Attends meetings and serves on staff/district committees.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Missouri Valley is located 20 miles north of Council Bluffs, IA/Omaha, NE on I29. District enrollment is 850+ students in a community of 5,300

Coaching and additional sponsorships may also be available

Please send application materials to:

Kristie Mason, High School Principal

kmason@movalleycsd.org

Missouri Valley High School
605 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706, option #1
www.movalleyschool.org