Elementary Teacher - MidYear Start Date - January 2027
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Multiple Buildings(High-Needs School), Iowa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Nice to have
- Reading endorsement, Special Education endorsement, Coaching Authorization or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).
- Recent experience in a K-12 General Education or Special Education setting (experience should be within the past three years to be considered recent).
- Demonstrated experience leading and participating in problem solving teams responsible for collaboratively designing academic and behavior interventions
- Demonstrated experience developing Common Formative Assessments within a PCL/team, creating and analyzing reports, and making instructional changes based upon individual students needs
- Demonstrated experience with co-teaching with AELP and Special Education teachers
- Provides evidence to support vertical teaming and understanding of students' prerequisite skills necessary for the currently assigned grade level
- Demonstrated experience and success with teaching students with advanced skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology as an instructional tool
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support and cooperation
Full description
Burlington Community School District strives to employ people who support our mission, vision, and beliefs:Mission: Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities.
Vision: Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student's adult quality of life brought about by students' individual and collective educational experiences.
Beliefs: Burlington Community School District works tirelessly to serve our students, staff, and community within the social context present in our community, as well as the specific support of individual students' educational needs. BCSD is seeking innovative educators willing to challenge the status quo of preconceived notions and limitations, while staying true to our mission and vision by leading our students to advance the greater good for humanity.
Position Title: Elementary Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Building Principal
Supervises: Paraeducators/Associates & Volunteers as assigned
POSITION PURPOSE
To assist students in the learning process so they will master subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development. To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological growth and maturation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Current Iowa teaching license with the appropriate endorsement code for subject area (or willingness and ability to obtain required certification) as indicated below.
- 102: Teacher - Elementary Classroom
- 148: Reading (preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Reading endorsement, Special Education endorsement, Coaching Authorization or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).
- Recent experience in a K-12 General Education or Special Education setting (experience should be within the past three years to be considered recent).
- Demonstrated experience leading and participating in problem solving teams responsible for collaboratively designing academic and behavior interventions
- Demonstrated experience developing Common Formative Assessments within a PCL/team, creating and analyzing reports, and making instructional changes based upon individual students needs