Martensdale-St. Marys (MStM) Community School District is a public school nestled just 15 miles south of the Des Moines metropolitan area, about 15 miles west of Indianola, and 10 miles south of Norwalk. Students in grades PK-12 come together in one building to really create a culture of community. Around 575 students are enrolled in the district and many are from families that have generationally called Martensdale and St. Marys home. The school offers a full complement of courses for all academic interests, including working closely with local business and DMACC; and also offers a wide variety of co- and extracurricular activities that meet the needs of all diverse learners. The school and communities are well known for their value in tradition and excellence.

Reports to: Secondary Principal

Position Purpose

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

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• 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 that maximize instructional time.
• 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 attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of district and state curriculum.
• 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 and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License with 5-12 Agriculture Endorsement (or willing to obtain)

Terms of Employment

187-day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

Evaluation

In accordance with state code and the Iowa Teaching Standards.

FLSA Status

Exempt.