Grade 6

Full Time
Davenport, IA 52803
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Job description
    JobID: 10271

    Position Type:
    Early Childhood/Elementary School Teaching/Upper Elementary - 4, 5, 6
    Date Posted:
    5/11/2023
    Location:
    Adams Elementary
    Date Available:
    08/01/2023
    Closing Date:
    05/19/2023
    $3,000 signing/retention bonus for the 2023-24 school year!

    Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships
    • Follow the District's curriculum for all subjects to prepare students to meet grade level Common Core Standards.
    • Establish and maintain high academic expectations for all students.
    • Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a structured, positive learning environment in the classroom and building, implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, the Washington Way and Boys Town strategies for all students.
    • Collaborate with grade level team members and support teachers in planning lessons, monitoring student progress, analyzing data, modifying and differentiating instruction as needed.
    • Maintain up to date progress monitoring and academic diagnostics.
    • Use the MTSS process to support students both academically and behaviorally.
    • Collaborate and co-teach with special education teachers/paraeducators in an environment that welcomes all students.
    • Integrate technology into lessons and have a working knowledge of Microsoft, Google Suite, Lexia, SMART Boards, chrome books, tablets, etc.
    • Implement effective research based strategies: Differentiated Instruction, Think Alouds, QAR, Explicit Instruction, etc.
    • Communicate with parents on a consistent basis regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement.
    • Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all teachers are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duties, lunch/recess duty by following the building PBIS procedures and expectations.
    • Participate in IEP's MTSS meetings, Collaborative Teacher Teams, Committees, and parent conferences.
    • Be an active participant in building level professional development focused on MTSS, Boys Town, PBIS, Collaborative Teacher Teams, effective interventions, and incorporate strategies in the classroom.
    • Successful candidate must be willing to support the Washington Teaching and Learning Plan by: (1) Participating in on-going trainings (2) Actively participating in CTT teams (3) Using formative assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback to students, parents, building and district staff (4) Planning, Monitoring and/or Implementing Tier II and Tier III interventions
    • Willingness to obtain training in areas that are in need of being nurtured.
    • Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned.
    • Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
    • Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
    • Endorsement: [102]

    Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)
    • Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
    • Able to stand for long periods of time.
    • Able to assist with outside supervision year round.

    Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
    • Able to work as a team member.
    • Willing to be involved in extended day learning activities for students and families.
    • Value the diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies which emphasize high expectations for student performance.
    • Have appropriate licensing to teach sixth grade and the subjects at that grade level.
    • Familiar with Unbound Education Curriculum Resources





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