Language Arts Teacher

The Council Bluffs Community School District is seeking applicants for the following teaching position for the current 2012-13 school year:

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

Kirn Middle School

Qualifications:

Valid Iowa Teacher License for Middle School Language Arts instruction

Reading Endorsement Preferred

Preferred Characteristics:

• Capacity to increase student knowledge and skills in reading and writing.
• Knowledge and utilization of effective teaching strategies in Reading and Writing.
• Enthusiasm for working with junior high students of all ability levels
• Ability and desire to work in junior high team situation
• Effective communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Aptitude and willingness to utilize technology for instruction and grading
• Ability to plan and implement instruction utilizing district curriculum benchmarks
• Flexibility and a strong desire for on-going professional growth
• Demonstrates a cooperative, collaborative, problem-solving approach to teaching
• Utilizes effective strategies in managing students
• Willingness to participate in literacy initiatives

Internal candidates may bid on this position at www.cbcsd.org, select Career Opportunities, then online application and then select Internal Applicants Only.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER