High School Science Teacher

TeachIowa; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Full benefits

Job summary

Rock Valley Community School District is seeking a High School Science teacher for grades 9–12 for the 2025-2026 school year. The role includes delivering General Science, Physical Science, and Physics & Chemistry content with a focus on engaging, clear instruction.

Requires planning, assessment, and a patient, organized approach. The position offers a full benefits package including health insurance and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive district community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Iowa teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree with a major in education or acceptable content area.
• Must possess proper state certification and licensure.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans that facilitate active learning.
• Differentiate instruction using a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and required reports.
• Communicate progress and needs to students, colleagues and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + valid Iowa teaching certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Job Description

Rock Valley Community School seeks applicants for the 2025-2026 school year for the position of:

High School Science
Full Benefit Package including $1,000 deductible health insurance

Requirements include:

Courses to Teach:

General Science, Physical Science, Applied Physical Science, Physics & Chemistry

If you have any questions regarding the positions, please talk to Mrs.Nicole Roder at [e-mail] or 712-476-2701.

AA/EOE

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a High School Science Teacher to teach science to students in grades 9–12. The teacher will help students learn topics like general science,, chemistry, or physics. This person should be able to plan lessons, explain ideas clearly, and keep students interested in learning. They will also check students' work and help them improve. A friendly, organized, and patient attitude is important for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Engages in professional growth.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning by developing schemes of work and tests that are in accordance with established procedures. Ensure the classroom is prepared for activities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment by using relevant technology and a variety of learning materials and resources to support and differentiate instruction. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Discipline shall be maintained in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the district.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development, assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. Provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings. Participate in appropriate professional activities, extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education or acceptable content area. Must possess proper state certification and licensure. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL & REASONING SKILLS

Individual must have a solid background in instruction, assessment and curriculum, as well as have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply instructional strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, employee works inside.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principal according to the Iowa Teaching Standards and guidelines of Board policy.

Job Details

Job ID: 5245239

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy

Classroom Teacher > Science: Chemistry

Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: Physics

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Larissa Thorne , HR Director
• Rock Valley High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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