English Teacher-High School-Anticipated

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our team FM Jr/Sr High. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students in high school. This position requires an enthusiastic educator who can inspire, motivate, and engage young learners while promoting their academic and social development.

Position: English Teacher, Anticipated

• Design, implement, and assess engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Implement the high-quality curricular resources adopted by FMCSD to deliver instruction aligned with the grade level's priority standards.
• Create and sustain a positive classroom environment that fosters student participation, mutual respect and collaboration, ensuring that all students feel comfortable and safe.
• Align classroom management plan with the building's PBIS framework and adheres to the MTSS to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health.
• Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Develop daily lesson plans that follow the district's Instructional framework.
• Analyze data to inform instructional decisions and identify scaffolding strategies to differentiate learning for all students.
• Continually monitor and evaluate student progress through formal and informal assessments; provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Evaluate student learning using common formative and summative assessments collaboratively developed by the grade level or departmental team.
• Identify and address individual student needs, providing additional support and resources as necessary.
• Implement a data-driven MTSS process to identify and apply appropriate interventions and enrichment strategies that support student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists and support staff to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• Work with the grade-level team to reach consensus on priority standards, develop common assessments, and establish instructional pacing to ensure equitable instruction.
• Collaborate to provide targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities that support student growth and learning.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians and the school community regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Communicate respectfully, exemplifying professionalism in all interactions with stakeholders.

• Must have a valid Iowa Teaching license and 5-12 English/Language Arts endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred but not required.

This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Fort Madison Community School District requires a background check to be completed before hiring.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.