Business Teacher - WHS​/NWHS

Location

This position is shared between Waukee High School and Northwest High School

• Valid Iowa Teaching License, required
• 5-12 Business required
• 5-12 Computer Science required

• Willingness to create simultaneous changes in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and reporting practices in a standards-based environment.
• Understanding of the developmental nature of the high school learner and demonstrated ability to support growth of the whole child in a positive manner.
• Understanding of authentic learning and engagement, including Iowa Core’s Universal Constructs.
• Demonstrated flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
• Facilitate student-driven learning by playing the role of a learning coach and manager, not a dispenser of knowledge.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning through ‘authentic pedagogy’ like professional-based learning and learning by design.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in all areas, reserve judgment, and maintain an open mind (i.e. the curriculum is never completed, always changing) in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with the high school counseling department and content areas to ensure student transitions are seamless.
• Develop and utilize formative and summative authentic assessments, including use of standards-based assessment and reporting.
• Involve parents and communities in supporting student learning.
• Provide ongoing communication with families and the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Act as a liaison to communicate and support other colleagues in the K-12 system to promote relevant and authentic learning.

• 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