WHS Science (All Sciences) Interviews have been scheduled.

 196 Day Contract

Desirable Position Criteria

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• 5-12 All-Sciences endorsement, required.
• Previous classroom teaching experience at the 10-12th grade levels, preferred.
• Masters Degree in Science or Masters of Arts Degree plus 12 hours in Science, preferred.
• The successful candidate would have the ability to teach concurrent-enrolled science courses (Physics), preferred.
• Trained to teach Advanced Placement courses, preferred.
• The ability to utilize pedagogically appropriate/best practice instructional methods designed to prepare all students to achieve higher standards and become lifelong learners.
• Preference is given to a teacher with the ability to demonstrate how to differentiate instruction, how to utilize assessments and data to guide instruction, and experience with aligning the intent of the Iowa Core to a 21st century classroom.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration and/or board of education may find appropriate and acceptable.
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Implement the use of the district framework to meet the needs of all students, Workshop Model and other curricular-specific expectations.
• Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.
• Serve as a student advisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.
• Participate in secondary-level professional development.
• Active membership in the curricular and team level Professional Learning Communities.

It is the policy of the Waukee Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.  There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.  If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Mr. Duane Magee, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 560 SE University Avenue, Waukee, IA  50263. Phone number: 515-987-5161. Email: dmagee@waukee.k12.ia.us; or to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa; or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, Illinois. The Waukee Community School District complaint procedure in its entirety is located in the Board of Directors' Policy Manual.  Procedures for staff are outlined in Board policy 405.5. Procedures for parents, students and community members are referred to in Board policy 502.9 and 1003.3.  Copies of the Policy Manual are located in each Principal's office, the Administrative Office, the Waukee Public Library and the District's website, http://www.waukee.k12.ia.us.