Southeast Polk Community School District · 4 days ago
8th Grade Art
Pleasant Hill, IA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSoutheast Polk Community School District is seeking an 8th Grade Art Teacher. The role involves instructing students, planning a program of study, and creating a conducive learning environment while maintaining classroom standards.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Participate in curriculum writing, staff development, and professional development as required
Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's policies, philosophy of education, and instructional goals and objectives
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and implement required district standardized testing
Diagnose the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and cooperate with the principal and/or department facilitators to monitor their job performance
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Accept such alternatives to the duties above that the Board finds acceptable
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum Provisional Certificate issued by the Iowa Department of Education
Minimum BA/BS degree endorsed to meet the needs of the specific assignment
Demonstrated proficiency to perform specific assignment
Preferred
Preference given to successful experience at assignment/subject/level
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Company
Southeast Polk Community School District
Southeast Polk Community School District inspires youth daily with instructional technology, progressive curriculum.
Founded in 1961
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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