Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

Position Criteria:

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license
• Talented and Gifted endorsement
• Previous experience teaching Pre-Algebra highly preferred

Performance Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the ELP learner based on current research.
• Successful experience working with advanced and ELP learners.
• Use of pedagogically appropriate/best practice instructional methods and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare all students to achieve higher standards and become lifelong learners.
• Preference is given to instructors with demonstrated knowledge of LIM, differentiating instruction, the use of data to guide instruction, understanding of talented and gifted learners, the Core, and 21st Century Skills.
• Preference is given to instructors with demonstrated knowledge of MTSS as it relates to gifted and high-level learners.
• Ongoing collaboration with building leadership; commitment to the key processes in a professional learning community; ongoing support for data analysis.
• Ability to plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to involve parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach pre-algebra.
• Ability to provide job-embedded and differentiated professional development.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.