What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4th Grade Teacher position at Teach Iowa?
Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has teaching opportunities available for the 2022-2023 school year. Teaching positions have 190-day contracts. Current year salary and benefit information is available on the Ballard website at http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us/ under the District Information menu on the Human Resources page.
Performance Responsibilities
- Understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
- Understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction
- Commitment to differentiated instruction
- Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coach and building/district expectations
- Knowledgeable in current research and evidence-based instructional practices
- Understanding of how to utilize formative assessment data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
- Knowledge of various assessment types and their purposes in decision-making
- Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
- Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
- Articulate in oral and written communications with colleagues, administrators, parents, families and community
- Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
- Knowledge of and experience in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
All applications must include resume, letters of recommendation, and copies of teaching license and official transcripts. Coaching opportunities may be available.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Competitive salary packages
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
- Employer-paid individual health/major medical insurance plan including Prescription Drug (RX) Coverage
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid group life insurance
- Employer contribution to dental insurance
- Flexible spending account (American Fidelity)
- Dependent care account (American Fidelity)
- Paid personal illness and personal business days
- Voluntary Benefits, including
- Delta Dental
- Delta Vision
- American Fidelity
- AFLAC
- 403b/Tax Sheltered Annuities with the State of Iowa Retirement Investor's Club (RIC)
- Salary direct deposits
- Credit on salary schedules for previous experience
- Smoke-free buildings and grounds
Ballard Community School District is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer