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Martensdale-St. Marys (MStM) Community School District is a public school nestled just 15 miles south of the Des Moines metropolitan area, about 15 miles west of Indianola, and 10 miles south of Norwalk. Students in grades PK-12 come together in one building to really create a culture of community. Around 575 students are enrolled in the district and many are from families that have generationally called Martensdale and St. Marys home. The school offers a full complement of courses for all academic interests, including working closely with local business and DMACC; and also offers a wide variety of co- and extracurricular activities that meet the needs of all diverse learners. The school and communities are well known for their value in tradition and excellence.

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Reports to:Elementary Principal

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of district and state curriculum.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable fed ral and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate certification for grade level/subject area.

Physical Requirements Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.

Working Conditions Varied.

Terms of Employment Contract Days are determined by the School Board.

Evaluation In accordance with state code and the Iowa Teaching Standards.

FLSA Status Exempt

Position Type:Full-time Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Josh Jacobs,Business Manager / Director of HR
• P.O. Box 350
• 390 Burlington Avenue
• Martensdale,Iowa50160
• Phone:641-764-2466
• Email :click here