Terms of Employment: 196 or 194 days depending on experience within WCSD

 

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license


• PK-3 Birth through grade three, Inclusive Settings; or PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education - 100


• A solid understanding of how to write, implement and monitor IEP goals using the appropriate progress monitoring decision-making procedures


• Understanding of and experience with progress monitoring and Web IEP


• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification

Performance Criteria:

• Understanding and experience with the Iowa Early Learning Standards


• Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum


• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff


• Knowledge of functions of behavior as they relate to developing and implementing appropriate behavior intervention plans


• Experience with challenging behaviors and a willingness to serve on the building response team


• Ability to teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs


• Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills


• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission, vision, and strategic plan


• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation


• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support


• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts


• Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction


• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners


• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally


• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction


• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels


• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports


• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement


• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

 

 Benefits:

• IPERS retirement account


• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff


• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)


• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave


• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)


• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program


• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children


• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours