Kindergarten (Interviews have been set up.)

196 day contract

Desirable Position Criteria

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• Teacher - elementary classroom endorsement (K-6), required
• Reading endorsement, preferred

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• Solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, 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 instructional coach and building/district expects.

• Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research.
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and/or project based learning. 
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Articulate in oral and written communications.
• Proven communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Supports
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.

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.