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Fort Dodge Community School District High School Industrial Tech Teacher in Fort Dodge, Iowa
High School Industrial Tech Classroom Teacher($5000 Sign on Bonus)
Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length:192 days Job Classification: Certified Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt
Come join a growing CTE (Career and Technical Education Department) and strong Industrial Tech Department. We are looking for a candidate that can develop and help build a program for students that develops their skills in the trades and connects them to career opportunities in the community. We offer a series courses in CAD (computer-aided drafting), woods, metals, residential wiring, building and trades, automotive. We also collaborate with Iowa Central to provide opportunities for students to obtain college credit while in high school.
Our students find our Industrial technology classes to be engaging, hands on, and smaller in class size. This is a multi-member department. The current position is teaching building, trades, and manufacturing courses, but assignment could be adjusted based on certifications.
Our teachers work collaboratively with the college and with the community to provide opportunities and exposure to our students to the growing trades field and rigorous standards of each industry.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to senior high school education.
License issued by Iowa BoEE for 5-12 Industrial Tech OR
Ability to earn authorization for licensure due to career experience 3,600 hours, in field.
Job Summary
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*
Develops and administers senior 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 other senior high school 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
Knowledge of senior high school curriculum and concepts.
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 sof