French Teacher - All Levels

Young World Physical Education; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Muscatine, Iowa is looking for a dedicated teacher to enhance academic performance and support student achievement goals. Candidates must hold state teaching certification and demonstrate effective classroom management and collaboration skills.

The role includes creating a positive learning environment, utilizing student assessment data, and participating in school culture to foster student growth and development.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students!

Qualifications

• State of Iowa teaching certification prior to the start of each contract year.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities required for classroom instruction including communication, content expertise, and proficiency with technology and equipment.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction that meets state standards and student needs.
• Experience using student assessment data to guide instruction.
• Strong classroom management and professional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance academic performance and support student achievement goals.
• Provide evidence of student learning and growth.
• Utilize student performance data for decision making.
• Create classroom culture supporting learning.
• Participate in school culture focusing on improved student learning.

Skills

Communication

Content expertise

Proficiency with technology

Classroom management

Professional collaboration

Education

State of Iowa teaching certification

Tools

Student assessment data

Job description

Responsibilities

• DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families, and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CONTENT KNOWLEDGE APPROPRIATE TO THE TEACHING POSITION.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make the learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
• Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION.
• Uses student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
• Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
• Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction.
• Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
• USES STRATEGIES TO DELIVER INSTRUCTION THAT MEETS THE MULTIPLE LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS.
• Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
• Uses research‑based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
• Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
• USES A VARIETY OF METHODS TO MONITOR STUDENT LEARNING.
• Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
• Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
• Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
• Guides students in goal setting and assessing in their own learning.
• Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT.
• Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self‑regulation for every student.
• Establishes, communicates, models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
• Develops and implements classroom procedures and routine that support high expectations for learning.
• Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
• ENGAGES IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
• Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
• Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and learning.
• Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
• Establishes and implements professional developmental plans based upon the teacher needs to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
• Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher‑created tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized and district tests.
• FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
• Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
• Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
• Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
• OTHER DUTIES: Assist with annual building‑wide goal development; Provide student supervision (duty time) as grade level appropriate; Actively participate in parent conferences and district in‑services; Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• State of Iowa teaching certification prior to the start of each contract year.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities required for classroom instruction including communication, content expertise, and proficiency with technology and equipment.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction that meets state standards and student needs.
• Experience using student assessment data to guide instruction.
• Strong classroom management and professional collaboration skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d.