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6th Grade Math/Science Teacher 2026-27 (anticipated)

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA • 5h ago

Job ID: 5479387

Position Criteria:

Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements required - must be able to teach 6th & 7th grade Math

Ability to teach Algebra for high school credit preferred

Previous teaching experience preferred

Performance Responsibilities

Personal Performance Criteria

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff

Contributes to creating a positive work environment

Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups

Respects differing points of view

Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations

Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day

Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

Professional Performance Criteria - Instructional Process

Teaching to local curriculum standards

Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do

Communicates learning goals to students and parents

Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning

Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning

Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules

Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner

Reinforces positive behaviors and is consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors

Establishes and maintains rapport with students

Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation

Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences

Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class

Lessons align with the district standards and assessments

Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest

Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning

Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies

Uses instructional time effectively

Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning

Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook

Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process

Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs

Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn

Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias

Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions

Provides students with opportunities for success

Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work

Uses assessment strategies to design effective instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports

Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning

Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures

Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product

Professional Responsibilities

Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth

Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills)

Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom

Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities

Works collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals

Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation

Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments

Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions

Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.)

Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

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