Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days depending on experience within WCSD
Position Criteria:
- Valid Iowa Teaching License required
- Endorsement K8 Elementary Teacher Librarian endorsement required
- Assignment includes teaching one grade level of technology 34 sections over a 6 day cycle)
- Create and maintain healthy relationships with students
Performance Criteria:
- Comprehensive understanding of the elementary school library program general education curriculum and quality instruction
- Commitment to ordering appropriate materials to support the learning needs of all students
- Knowledge of and expertise with using current technology to enhance learning in the library
- Ability to collaborate or coteach with general education teachers to meet all student needs
- Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate practices for the elementary school
- Preference is given to instructor with demonstrated knowledge of PBIS differentiating instruction implementation of SBAR the use of data to guide instruction the Coreand 21st Century Skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
- A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating coteaching whole group/small group/individualized instruction
- Understanding and experience with the workshop model and project based learning
- Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
- Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students equipment materials and facilities
- Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
- Flexible highly motivated and enthusiastic about working with children
- Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners: Special Education ELP ESL etc.
- Serve and meet the expectations for being a student advisor.
- Willingness to collaborate with instructional coach and other district leaders
- Articulate in oral and written communications