Continuous Improvement Lead - Digital Learning Teacher Librarian (internal)

Young World Physical Education; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $2,000

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Urbandale is looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead - Digital Learning Teacher Librarian to support educational growth and leadership within the Professional Learning Community. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant teaching experience, with a passion for fostering a culture of student achievement and inclusivity.

This is a full-time position that comes with additional leadership responsibilities, ensuring that both data-driven decision making and collaboration are at the forefront of the educational process. An additional stipend of $2,000 is offered alongside standard responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably in the Urbandale Community School District.
• Proven record of collaboration in the PLC process.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the PLC process ensuring effective collaboration around student outcomes.
• Provide leadership in making data-based decisions that drive instruction and school improvement efforts.
• Work closely with building administrators and learning coaches to align continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead - Digital Learning Teacher Librarian (internal)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

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

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.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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

Position Type: Full‑Time

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