Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

Terms of Employment: 196 or 194 days depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• PK-3 Birth through grade three, Inclusive Settings; or Early Childhood Endorsement
• A solid understanding of how to instruct and monitor Iowa Early Learning Standards using the appropriate evaluation and decision-making procedures

Performance Criteria:

• Understanding and experience with the Iowa Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Head Start Performance Standards
• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, administration, teachers, and support staff
• Develop and implement curriculum, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and a willingness to serve on the building response team
• Ability to teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs
• Ability to lead classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data- driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning