Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Science Teacher - Metro West Learning Academy

Part-time

Urbandale Community School District

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Urbandale, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BOEE LicensureBachelor's degree

Job overview

Urbandale Community School District is hiring a Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Science Teacher - Metro West Learning Academy. The position provides personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential, engages in professional growth, and fulfills professional responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible, regularly available, and eager to substitute teach in the classroom. The role includes demonstrating effective instruction and meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.

Key focus areas include Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms., Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom., and Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position..

Important skills include Effective Instruction, Best Practice Teaching, Developmental Characteristics Knowledge, Relationship Building, Iowa Teaching Standards Knowledge, and Special Education Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective InstructionBest Practice TeachingDevelopmental Characteristics KnowledgeRelationship BuildingIowa Teaching Standards KnowledgeSpecial Education KnowledgeSection 504 KnowledgeFederal Rights and Privacy Act KnowledgeOrganization SkillsCommunication SkillsClassroom ManagementContent KnowledgeDifferentiated Instruction StrategiesStudent Learning MonitoringReliable AttendanceMotor Vehicle OperationOffice Equipment Use

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or BOEE Approved AlternativeBOEE LicensureTeaching ExperienceCitizenship Residency or Work Visa

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882784

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Science Teacher - Metro West Learning Academy

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible, regularly available, and eager to substitute teach in the classroom.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXPsFRue3TUnwGLKrw5M7C6NUqlmJPsK/view?usp=sharing) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS -

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated application of effective instruction, meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.

  • Knowledge of "best practice" in teaching.

  • Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.

  • Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.

  • Knowledge of special education and section 504.

  • Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

  • Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating.

Education

  • Earned Bachelor’s Degree or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure

  • Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Experience

  • Experience teaching preferred.

Equipment

  • Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria as a substitute in UCSD classrooms.

  • Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance in the classroom.

  • Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the substitute teaching position.

  • Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.

  • Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning and demonstrates competence in classroom management.

  • Maintains a reliable attendance record.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

  • None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

  • Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

  • Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

  • Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

  • Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS -

  • Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

  • Occasional meetings outside the school day.

  • Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

  • At-Will Employee

  • Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher, Alternative Learning Environment

Classroom Teacher, High School / Secondary

Classroom Teacher, Science: Chemistry

Classroom Teacher, Science: General

Substitute, Substitute

Substitute, Substitute: Teachers

Salary: $179.40 Per Day

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. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Kate Johnson

11152 Aurora Ave

Urbandale, Iowa 50322

Phone: 515-457-5000

Email: [email protected]

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