8th Grade Language Arts Teacher: Inspire Readers & Thinkers

Southeast Polk Community School District; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District in Pleasant Hill, IA, seeks an 8th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher for Jr. High. You will plan a standards-based program and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the district's curriculum.

Qualifications include an Iowa Provisional Certificate and a BA/BS degree endorsed for the assignment; experience is preferred. Responsibilities cover instruction, assessment, and maintaining a safe, productive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Provisional Iowa teaching certificate required.
• BA/BS degree endorsed to meet the needs of the assignment.
• Demonstrated proficiency for the specific 8th grade language arts/reading role.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes at the designated times.
• Plan a program of study that meets student needs and abilities.
• Create a conducive and age-appropriate classroom environment.
• Prepare for classes and show written evidence of preparation when requested.
• Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Assess student learning and provide progress reports as required.

Skills

Provisional Certificate

BA/BS degree

Endorsement for assignment

Education

BA/BS degree endorsed for assignment

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District in Pleasant Hill, IA, seeks an 8th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher for Jr. High. You will plan a standards-based program and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the district's curriculum.

Qualifications include an Iowa Provisional Certificate and a BA/BS degree endorsed for the assignment; experience is preferred. Responsibilities cover instruction, assessment, and maintaining a safe, productive classroom environment.