TITLE: K-12 General Education TeacherDEPARTMENT: Assigned School CampusREPORTS TO: PrincipalsRECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Students and Families,BASIC BF1):The classroom teacher shall be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet the learning and socio-emotional needs of all students. They shall contribute to a highly effective healthy culture that actively collaborates to advance the mission and vision for the organization. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment.

　　SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Oskaloosa Community Schools Positions SJF1-14)

　　Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

　　Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district Vision Culture

　　Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district purpose of Love, Empower, and Inspire People

　　Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district beliefs, values, and mission

　　Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district core values

　　Exhibits essential dispositions of being a collaborative leader and colleague who is empathic, motivated, and humble

　　Exhibits effective communications skills

　　Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support

　　Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students

　　Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students

　　Prompt and regular attendance

　　Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders

　　Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required

　　Success in the area of cultural competency and working with students from diverse backgrounds

　　Comply with Oskaloosa Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

　　HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):

　　Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

　　Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students' individual needs and ensure growth

　　Experience differentiating instruction for all students regardless of circumstance

　　Implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum through consistent collaboration, grading, and assessment

　　Participate in building and district collaboration to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments

　　Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction

　　Participate in professional learning and personal advancement to build capacity and effectiveness

　　Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible

　　Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

　　Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations as needed and appropriate

　　Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic concerns

　　Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks

　　Provide instruction by teaching others how to utilize different tasks and abilities

　　Leading through communication to others to convey information effectively

　　Utilize differentiated strategies/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts and tasks

　　Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

　　Using logic, reasoning, and critical thinking to identify the streng hs and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

　　Lead in the area of developmentally appropriate education, strategies, curriculum, behavior supports, and pedagogy

　　Represent Oskaloosa Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation

　　Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting and exceeding the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

　　ABILITIES (A1):

　　This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.

　　KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-2 and KED1-3):

　　Required:

　　Valid Iowa Teaching License (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment)

　　Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods

　　Desired:

　　Previous classroom teaching experience

　　Experience working in a culturally diverse setting

　　Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position

　　POSITION INVENTORY: Certified

　　FLSA STATUS: Exempt

　　FT/PT: FT

　　All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.