Elementary Digital Learning Teacher Rock Creek (School Year 2026-2027)

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the Midwest with students staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics athletics the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12600 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the sixth largest school district in the state of Iowa growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 4.18

Elementary Digital Learning Teacher

Purpose Statement

The position of Elementary Digital Learning Teacher was established for the purpose of designing implementing and evaluating a school library program at the assigned building. This position will also ensure that technology related to the districts digital learning program (Chromebooks tablets and other equipment) is fully utilized to support students. The role of teacher also provides support for developing students success in academics interpersonal skills developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines: collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Job Title: Digital Learning Teacher

Salary: See Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefit Summary: D

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Iowa license in elementary education
• Knowledge of technology literacy skills including digital citizenship computer science (coding) and information literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in educational technology or similar technology leadership experience
• Successful experience teaching technology classes at the K-5 level
• Experience with computers Chromebooks iPads and Google for Education

Essential Functions

• Design deliver and evaluate a K-5 digital learning curriculum focusing on 21st century technology literacy standards as defined by the Iowa Core. The curriculum will be taught as part of the elementary specials rotation and when appropriate and possible in conjunction with classroom learning activities.
• Assist with district curriculum development by participating in team planning and teaching serving as a classroom resource person and providing instructional materials support.
• Promote and assist staff and students in the use of a variety of print non-print and digital resources.
• Promote and support the appropriate use of technology by students and teachers including digital citizenship skills.
• Promote digital learning opportunities to administrators staff students families and other stakeholders.
• Provide instructional support for and assistance with all facets of the research process.
• Support instruction for diverse learning abilities styles and needs and model and promote effective and creative teaching strategies.
• Help students become independent users of information.
• Provide professional development support to teachers on emerging technologies technology integration and digital resources.
• Communicate with building principals and Academic Services regarding successes and concerns surrounding the districts digital learning program.
• Support the implementation of a comprehensive school library program in collaboration with the districts digital learning teacher librarians and as directed by the building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Ability to collaborate with administrators building instructional leadership teams coaches district staff and professional learning communities to support high-quality technology integration driven by instructional goals
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Competence in classroom management
• Desire to work with computers and other educational technologies
• Student-centered and caring; excited about teaching
• Flexible and positive
• Knowledge of current research in the field of technology literacy and 21st century skills
• Evidence of a strong academic background
• Routine and regular attendance at work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws
• Age appropriate activities
• Instruction and assessment practices
• Behavioral management strategies
• Child development brain development and best practices in education
• Curriculum development
• Safety practices and procedures
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis de-escalation techniques

• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Interacting effectively with students teachers/staff the community and parents
• Adhering to safety practices
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Using district approved crisis intervention techniques

• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships

• Ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events

• Gather collate and/or classify data

• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to problem solve
• Exhibiting tact and patience
• Adaptability to changing work priorities
• Maintaining confidentiality

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Supervision

Supervises teacher associates and volunteers as assigned.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform position functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved July 18th 2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Required Experience:

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