8th Grade English & Language Arts - Timberline

Terms of Employment

194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• 5-8 Middle School Language Arts OR K-8 English/Language Arts OR 5-12 English/Language Arts, required
• Reading endorsement; preferred

• Knowledge of the middle level learner based on current research.
• Knowledge of literacy strategies based on current research.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PBIS, CCRS, inquiry, differentiating instruction, project-based learning, the use of data to guide instruction, standard-based reporting, leadership skill development, the Core, and 21st Century Skills.
• Commitment to the team teaching concept; including integrated instruction as well as interdisciplinary instruction.
• Contributing member of a Professional Learning Community and an understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community.
• Ability to involve parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy 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.

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours