Science - 7th Grade - McKinely

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a dedicated Science teacher for 7th grade at McKinley Middle School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Responsibilities include delivering science instruction aligned with district standards and collaborating with staff to support student achievement.

An ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Iowa teaching certification with a content endorsement, with middle school teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in middle school classroom teaching preferred.
• Iowa Teaching Certification with endorsement in content area required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement science programming for classroom instruction.
• Support and implement district curriculum, standards, and benchmarks.
• Assist staff with strategies to meet student needs and academic goals.
• Maintain active communication with parents and community members.
• Contribute to social-emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Collaborate with administration and student-support staff.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Science instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Iowa teaching certification

Job description

Science – 7th Grade – McKinley

Cedar Rapids Community School District – McKinley Middle School. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job Description

SUMMARY: Provides instruction in the curricular area of Science to students.

ENDORSEMENTS

K-8 Science, 5-12 Science

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement programming associated with science to be delivered in a classroom setting for general education students.
• Support and implement the district curriculum, standards, and benchmarks.
• Assist school staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provide active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assist in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assist and collaborate with administration, student‑support staff, parents and students.
• Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data.
• Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching in middle school preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won’t shy from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in content area required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy
• Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space
• Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

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