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.75 FTE Middle School Vocal Music Teacher

Ballard Community School District • Huxley, IA • 5h ago

.75 FTE Middle School Vocal Music Teacher JobID: 1455

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/ Music - Vocal

Date Posted:

1/21/2026

Location:

Ballard Middle School

Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has teaching opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching positions have 190-day contracts. Current year salary and benefit information is available on the Ballard website at http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us/ under the District Information menu on the Human Resources page.

Basic Function: Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.

Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation

Understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction

Commitment to differentiated instruction

Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with the instructional coach and building/district expectations

Knowledgeable in current research and evidence-based instructional practices

Understanding of how to utilize formative assessment data to adapt to the individual needs of students of all ability levels

Knowledge of various assessment @types and their purposes in decision-making

Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children

Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences.

Maintain a safe, neat, attractive, and interesting classroom.

Accept responsibility for the proper care of books, apparatus, furniture, supplies, and equipment in the classroom or assigned areas.

Abide by and enforce all applicable laws relating to diversity.

Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.

Attend staff meetings, participate in professional development activities, and serve on committees as assigned by the administration or Board of Education.

Articulate in oral and written communications with colleagues, administrators, parents, families, and community

Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

Knowledge of and experience in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Maintain high integrity and confidentiality in the school operation.

Be knowledgeable of and abide by all school board policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.

Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.

Dress appropriately for the position and work required.

Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.

Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.

Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.

Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary packages

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Employer-paid individual health/major medical insurance plan including Prescription Drug (RX) Coverage

Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

Employer-paid group life insurance

Employer contribution to dental insurance

Flexible spending account (American Fidelity)

Dependent care account (American Fidelity)

Paid personal illness and personal business days

Voluntary Benefits, including

Delta Dental

Delta Vision

American Fidelity

AFLAC

403b/Tax Sheltered Annuities with the State of Iowa Retirement Investor's Club (RIC)

Salary direct deposits

Credit on salary schedules for previous experience

Smoke-free buildings and grounds

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