High School Health Occupations Teacher JobID: 5265

　　Position Type:

　　High School Teaching / Secondary

　　Date Posted:

　　12/22/2023

　　Location:

　　Fort Dodge Senior High School

　　Date Available:

　　August 2024

　　   High School Health Occupations Teacher

　　Supervisor: Building AdministratorContract Length: 190 days + 2 days for lab workJob Classification: Certified Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt

　　In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.Job Summary

　　We are currently looking to grow out Health Occupations Program. Health careers is a growing industry in Fort Dodge and we are actively working with employers and colleges (such as Iowa Central Community College) to prepare students for careers in the medical field after high school. We are looking for candidates to help us expand our offerings and collaborate with our current teachers to grow this program.Under the general supervision of the Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting student progress and outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

　　Essential Functions,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

　　Creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all students.

　　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.

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

　　Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.

　　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 senior high school professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

　　Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

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

　　Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

　　Performs other duties, as assigned.

　　Reliable work attendance is required.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to senior high school education.

　　License issued by Iowa BoEE for senior high school teaching.

　　Initial CTE License (https://boee.iowa.gov/license-authorization/initial-career-and-technical-authorization) (or the ability to obtain)

　　CTE Authorization (https://boee.iowa.gov/license-authorization/career-and-technical-authorization) (or the ability to obtain)

　　Travel Requirements

　　Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

　　Works in indoor and outdoor environments.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Amount of Time

　　Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

　　Mobility--X

　　BendX--

　　Talk--X

　　Hear--X

　　Operate Computer-X-

　　Stationary Position-X-

　　Balance--X

　　Lift Up to 20 poundsX--

　　Manual Dexterity Tasks-X-

　　Reaching/Pushing/PullingX--

　　Sitting-X-

　　Carrying (25 feet)X--

　　WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Amount of Time

　　Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

　　District Office Hours--X

　　Indoors--X

　　Weekends/Off ScheduleX--

　　Temperature Extremes X--

　　It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, [email protected], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [email protected], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,[email protected], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,[email protected], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,[email protected]. The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

　　Rev. 7/2023

　　Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.