Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Storm Lake; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District is looking for a dedicated classroom teacher committed to ensuring all students achieve academic success. The role emphasizes building relationships with students and their families, delivering rigorous instruction in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to engage effectively with families and embrace innovation in teaching practices within the framework of dedicated professional collaboration and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa licensure and required endorsements.
• Strong communication skills with families.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction for all students.
• Monitor student progress using assessment data.
• Engage families as partners in the educational process.

Education

5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences - General - 139

Job description

Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, committed to ensuring all students achieve at grade level. We seek educators who embrace innovation, honor students' cultures and identities, and believe in collective responsibility for every learner's success. Join a student-centered district where strong relationships and meaningful family partnerships drive impactful teaching and learning.

Position Summary

The classroom teacher supports Storm Lake Community School District's commitment to ensuring all students achieve at grade level within a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. This role designs and delivers rigorous, relevant instruction while building strong relationships with students and families. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to embrace innovation, monitor student growth, and uphold collective responsibility for every learner's academic and social-emotional success.

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted supports to ensure access and success for all learners.

Relationships & Culture

• Establish a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment that values students' cultures, identities, and lived experiences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
• Implement positive behavior supports and restorative practices.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate consistently and effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Engage families as partners in supporting grade-level achievement.

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in professional learning aligned with district priorities.
• Uphold collective responsibility for the success of all students within the school community.

Professional Expectations

• Contract days and salary placement are determined by the Master Contract agreement.
• Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Iowa Teaching Standards and district evaluation procedures.
• Employment is contingent upon valid Iowa licensure and required endorsements.

Qualifications

• 5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences - General - 139

Terms of Employment

Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.