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Fort Dodge Community School District

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Posted on : 10-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching / Primary/Art

Date Posted:
3/24/2025

Location:
Feelhaver Elementary School

Date Available:
August 2025

Art/Music Appreciation

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days
Job Classification: Certified Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional highperforming team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3600 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Essential Functions

Instructional Responsibilities:

Develops and administers elementary school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Implement lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experience.
Teaches knowledge and skills in the fine arts.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction demonstration and working time.
Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Student Experience:

Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for all students.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.

Collaboration:

Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Coordinates with other school professional staff members especially within grade level and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Reliable work attendance is required.
Coordinates with other school professionals to organize prepare for and execute fine arts showcases of student learning for families and the community
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation lunch and recess.

Additional Duties

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 allinclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers printer copy and fax machines and telephone.

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to elementary education.
License issued by Iowa BoEE for elementary teaching.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system technology devices and software applications.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents coworkers and the greater community.
Ability to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

Works in indoor and outdoor environments.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally
132 Frequently
3365 Constantly
66100 Mobility X Bend X Talk X Hear X Operate Computer X Stationary Position X Balance X Lift Up to 20 pounds X
WORKING CONDITIONS: Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally
132 Frequently
3365 Constantly
66100 District Office Hours X Indoors X Weekends X

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy please contact Aaron Davidson Executive Director Educational Serviceslocated at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501 or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St. 37th Floor Chicago IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special NeedsCentral Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The Districts Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The Districts Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special NeedsCentral Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The Districts Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Securitylocated at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The Districts Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Securitylocated at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Rev. 7/2024

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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