Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:

　　Punctuality and attendance - - regularly begins and ends tasks on time

　　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 behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day

　　The teacher demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

　　The teacher uses humor when appropriate

　　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

　　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 behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner

　　Reinforces positive behaviours

　　Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours

　　Establishes and maintains rapport with students

　　Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation

　　Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences

　　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

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

　　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

　　Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

　　Two positions available at Johnston Middle School

　　Anticipated start date: March/April 2024

　　Anticipated length of assignment: 8-12 weeks each

　　Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day

　　$500 incentive to teacher substitutes that work 50+ days during the second semester of 2023-24.

　　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 MIDDLE SCHOOL

　　Salary Range $165 - $235 / Per Day

　　Shift Type Full-Time