Elementary Teacher
Company: Council Bluffs Community School District
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: November 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Position Title: Teacher: K-5
Department: Teaching & Learning
Reports To: Building Principal
Compensation: Commensurate with Degree and Experience
Calendar: 190 Days
Position Type: Certied Salary
SUMMARY
The K-5 Teacher is responsible for fullling the mission of Council
Bluffs Community School District (CBCSD) by
developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student
instruction, within established curriculum
guidelines, to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in
the subject matter that will contribute to student
development and achievement. This position oversees implementation
of content area curriculum, participates in
professional learning communities, and practices research-based
assessment strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be
assigned.
* Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance, support
for, and implementation of CBCSD student
achievement goals.
Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom
culture that supports the learning of
every student.
Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and
staff.
Implements strategies supporting students, department, and school
goals.
Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making.
Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and
fairness.
Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities
effectively and accurately.
* Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple
learning needs of students.
Aligns classroom instruction with State standards and CBCSD
approved resources & curriculum.
Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full
range of cognitive levels.
Demonstrates exibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction
to meet student needs.
Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and
promote social, emotional, and
academic growth.
Connects students' prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests
into the instructional process.
Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery
of instruction.
* Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and
parents/guardians.
Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide
planning and instruction.
Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own
learning.
Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
and parents/guardians.
Works with other staff, departments, and leadership in analysis of
student progress.
* Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
Creates a learning community that encourages positive social
interaction, active engagement, and
self-regulation for every student.
Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that
support high expectations for
learning.
Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student
achievement.
Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
* Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the
teaching position.
Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes,
relationships, and different perspectives related
to the content area.
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Job Description
Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences
in the content
area meaningful and accessible for every student.
Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
Understand and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate
to the content area.
* Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for
instruction.
Uses student achievement data, State standards, and CBCSD
curriculum in planning for Instruction.
Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and
academic success of all students.
Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in
planning for instruction.
Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
Uses available resources, including technologies, in the
development and sequencing of Instruction.
* Engages in professional growth.
Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and
learning.
Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student
learning.
Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional
development opportunities to improve
practice.
Establishes and implements professional development plans based
upon the teacher needs aligned to
the Iowa Teaching Standards.
* Fullls professional responsibilities established by the
school.
Adheres to board policies, school procedures, and contractual
obligations.
Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as dened by the state
law and District policy
Contributes to efforts to achieve school wide and department specic
goals.
Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and
staff.
Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities
to enhance student learning.
* Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
* Required: Valid Iowa teaching certicate with appropriate
elementary endorsement
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Required: Bachelor's degree in education from a four year
accredited college or university.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* This position does not supervise other employees.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general
public. Strong positive human relation and communication skills in
working with students, parents and associated
professionals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and
statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and
solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
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Job Description
REASONING ABILITY
Abilities to dene problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive
variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to an
instructional program; ability to plan and implement
lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and
abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with
students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak
clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum techniques and
accommodations to enhance student achievement. Interest and
willingness to seek out new learning opportunities.
Ability to give oral and written presentations to fellow staff
members. Training and experience with intervention
strategies for crisis management and problem solving. Knowledge and
experience using technology in the classroom.
Ability to assist others in integrating special education
modications in their classrooms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes
walk and sit on the oor depending on the age of the children. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee
may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on
occasion up to 20 feet, such as books and supplies or
student equipment and wheelchairs. Occasionally the employee will
bend or twist at the neck more than the average
person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board
and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and reach 0 - 24
inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly
responsible for the safety, well-being and work
output of other people. Specic vision abilities required by this
job include close vision such as to read handwritten or
typed material and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing ability to
monitor activity and presence of students and respond
to communication with students and adults is required. The position
requires the individual to meet multiple demands
from several people and interact with the public and other
staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will normally work indoors but may be required to be
outdoors in unpredictable temperatures to monitor
playground activities, attend programs, eld trips or go from
building to building. The noise level in the work
environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud on
occasion. The employee is frequently required to
interact with the public and other staff. The employee may be
exposed to physical contact from aggressive students.
The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and
work output of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is
not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals
currently holding this position and additional duties may be
assigned.
Revised 1/23/20
Elementary School Teaching/Regular Education - Elementary
10/27/2023
District-Wide
The CBCSD is seeking applicants for the following position for the
2024-25 school year: EARLY INTERVIEW PROCESS: If interested in
employment for the 2024-25 school year, we will contact you for an
interview and plan to have these take place on or by December 1,
2023.
Position: Elementary Teacher
Location: To Be Determined
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 8.0 hrs/day
Endorsement Required: K-6
Please read the attached job description located at the bottom
right of this posting for more detailed information.
This position will be posted for a minimum of three (3) days.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by Human Resources. It is
the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to
illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information,
ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party
preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital
status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and
socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or
characteristic in its educational programs and its employment
practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints
of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to
this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446 or
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