Meskwaki Settlement School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assignment: Grades 6-8 Science

JOB TITLE: Teacher, K-12

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
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• Consider the individuality and culture of each student, and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child's educational needs.
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• Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
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• Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement. Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
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• Prepare daily and yearly plans for all curricular activities of the class.
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• Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.)
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• Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
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• Evaluate each child's progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
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• Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
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• Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
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• Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
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• Initiate motivation and a positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
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• Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child's progress.
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• Administer discipline in accordance with the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
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• Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
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• Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
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• Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
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• Create and assist with Cultural activities.
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• As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and emotional development of each student.
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• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and work as a team with teacher associates.
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• Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action as required.
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• Take training in programs that are necessary for the well-being of each child (i.e. First Aide, Blood born pathogens, CPR)
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• Will be directly responsible and be under the direct supervision of the Principal.
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• Follow the teacher's Code of Ethics.
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• Other duties as assigned.
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REQUIREMENTS:

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• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
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• Must pass a background check per Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
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• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
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SUPERVISION

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• Superintendent
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Salary: The minimum annual salary is approximately $44,133.44. Candidates will be placed on a salary schedule in accordance with education and experience.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.