QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE

　　Valid Iowa teaching license with K-8 or 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required

　　Valid Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD endorsement preferred

　　Previous special education teaching experience preferred

　　Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff

　　Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community

　　Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools

　　Respects differing points of view

　　Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups

　　Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations

　　Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day

　　Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

　　PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

　　PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

　　Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

　　Contributes to creating a positive work environment

　　Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

　　Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

　　Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

　　Works independently and with confidence

　　Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

　　Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

　　PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

　　INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS

　　Teaching to local curriculum standards

　　Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do

　　Communicates learning goals to students and parents

　　Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning

　　Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning

　　Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules

　　Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner

　　Reinforces positive behaviors

　　Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors

　　Establishes and maintains rapport with students

　　Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation

　　Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences

　　Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class

　　Lessons align with the district standards and assessments

　　Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest

　　Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning

　　Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies

　　Uses effective instructional techniques

　　Uses instructional time effectively

　　Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture

　　Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning

　　Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook

　　Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process

　　Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs

　　Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn

　　Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias

　　Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions

　　Provides students with opportunities for success

　　Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work

　　Uses effective assessment strategies

　　Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning

　　Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures

　　Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product

　　PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth

　　Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g., participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences, including the development of technology skills)

　　Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom

　　Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities

　　Works collegially to select and implement building and district goals

　　Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation

　　Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments

　　Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions

　　Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

　　Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.)

　　Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

　　Non-discrimination Statement

　　It is the policy of the Johnston 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), 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 Director of Human

　　Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

　　Primary Location Alternative Learning Programs (ALPS)

　　Salary Range $49,063.00 - $88,888.00 / Per Year

　　Shift Type Full-Time