Continuous Improvement Lead - 8th Grade Science - Urbandale Middle School (internal)

Urbandale Middle School; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbandale Middle School, part of the Urbandale Community School District, seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead for 8th Grade Science. This is a full-time teaching role with additional leadership responsibilities, reporting to the Building Principal.

The position centers on facilitating the PLC process, analyzing student outcomes, and guiding instructional improvements to support a culture of dignity and belonging. Starting July 1, 2026, the role includes a $2,000 stipend and extra time as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, with the most recent year in the Urbandale Community School District.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Proven record of collaboration, particularly in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, ensuring that teams are collaborating effectively around student outcomes.
• Guide teams in analyzing student performance data and developing instructional strategies to meet identified needs to support a Culture of Dignity and Belonging.
• Ensure the PLC process is aligned with building and district goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in making data-based decisions that drive instruction, intervention, and school improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

PLC collaboration

Job description

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Continuous Improvement Lead - 8th Grade Science - Urbandale Middle School (internal)

Urbandale Community School District Urbandale Middle School - Urbandale, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5626313

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

**This is a full-time teaching position with additional leadership responsibilities.**

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Lead

Reports To: Building Principal

Purpose: The Building Continuous Improvement Lead facilitates and supports the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, ensuring collaboration around student outcomes, and fosters professional learning aligned with school goals to promote continuous improvement in instructional practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, with the most recent year in the Urbandale Community School District.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Proven record of collaboration, particularly in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
• Knowledge of instructional practices that establish a culture of dignity and belonging and student achievement.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Activating the PLC Process:
  • Facilitate and support the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, ensuring that teams are collaborating effectively around student outcomes.
  • Guide teams in analyzing student performance data and developing instructional strategies to meet identified needs to support a Culture of Dignity and Belonging.
  • Ensure the PLC process is aligned with building and district goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promoting Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Provide leadership in making data-based decisions that drive instruction, intervention, and school improvement efforts.
  • Support teachers and staff in using assessment and progress-monitoring tools to inform instructional practices and interventions.
  • Ensure that data collection processes are accurate, timely, and effectively used to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Work closely with building administrators, learning coaches, and other teacher leaders to align continuous improvement efforts with overall school improvement plans.
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure that improvement strategies are implemented consistently and effectively across all grade levels and content areas.
  • Serve as a key resource for staff, offering guidance and support in the use of data and instructional practices that drive student success.

Additional Time: 1 day

Stipend: $2,000

This is the anticipated general amount of time, but it is not limited, as the stipend is for additional leadership responsibilities. These responsibilities may require additional time beyond the stated expectations to ensure successful completion.

Position Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kate Johnson
• 11152 Aurora Ave
• Urbandale, Iowa 50322
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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