Meskwaki Settlement School HS Math Teacher

meskwaki; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meskwaki Settlement School in Iowa seeks a dedicated teacher to plan and deliver learning activities, differentiate instruction, and foster a positive classroom climate that supports all students.

You will collaborate with the principal and staff, coordinate curricular programs, report progress to families, and participate in cultural and extracurricular activities while upholding the Teacher Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification required by Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the State of Iowa.
• Experience planning and delivering diverse classroom activities across grades.
• Ability to engage with families and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize learning activities for the class with regard to individual differences and needs.
• Adopt teaching strategies considering each student's culture and educational needs.
• Maintain order and discipline per Meskwaki Settlement School policy.
• Create a positive and secure school climate to support learning.
• Prepare daily and yearly curricular plans and maintain progress records.
• Evaluate student progress and tailor instructional methods accordingly.
• Report regularly to parents/guardians about student progress.
• Collaborate with Principal and colleagues on program development and activities.
• Participate in extracurricular and cultural activities.
• Follow the Teacher Code of Ethics.
• Attend staff meetings and support curriculum development.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification by BIE & Iowa

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
• Consider the individuality and culture of each student and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child's educational needs.
• Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
• Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement.
• Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
• Prepare daily and yearly plans of all curricular activities of the class.
• Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.)
• Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
• Evaluate each child's progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
• Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
• Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
• Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
• Initiate motivation and positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
• Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child's progress.
• Administer discipline in accordance to the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
• Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
• Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
• Create and assist with Cultural activities.
• As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social and emotional development of each student.
• Provide daily supervision, guidance and work as a team with teacher associates.
• Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action required.
• Take training in programs that are necessary for the well being of each child (i.e. First Aid, Blood Borne pathogens, CPR)
• Will be directly responsible and under the direct supervision of the Principal.
• Follow the Teacher Code of Ethics.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.

Supervision

School Principal and School Administrator