Middle School Health Occupations Teacher

Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length:190 days + 2 days for lab work Job Classification: Certified Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 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.

All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to grow out Health Occupations Program. Health careers is a growing industry in Fort Dodge and we are actively working with employers and colleges (such as Iowa Central Community College) to prepare students for careers in the medical field after high school. We are looking for candidates to help us expand our offerings and collaborate with our current teachers to grow this program.

Under the general supervision of the Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting student progress and outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

*Essential Functions,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

• Develops and administers middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• 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.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with otherschool professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation and lunch.

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Reliable work attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to senior high school education.
• License issued by Iowa BoEE for senior high school teaching.
• Initial CTE License{target="_blank"}(or the ability to obtain)
• CTE Authorization{target="_blank"}(or the ability to obtain)

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 REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time

Physical Activity Occasionally Frequently Constantly (1%-32%) (33%-65%) (66%-100%)

Mobility - - X

Bend X - -

Talk - - X

Hear - - X

Operate Computer - X -

Stationary Position - X -

Balance - - X

Lift Up to 20 pounds X - -

Manual Dexterity Tasks - X -

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X - -

Sitting - X -

Carrying (25 feet) X - -

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working Conditions Occasionally Frequently Constantly (1%-32%) (33%-65%) (66%-100%)

District Office Hours - - X

Indoors - - X

Weekends/Off Schedule X - -

Temperature Extremes 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 Services, 515-576-1161,[adavidson@fdschools.org]{target="_blank"}, located 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