Waukee Community School District Elementary Teacher Career Fair

Saturday, January 29, 2022

8:00 AM - 12 PM

2022-23 Anticipated Openings:

Kindergarten – 5th grade teaching positions at multiple buildings including

our new, 10th elementary building, Sugar Creek Elementary.

Please note that in order to be considered for the Career Fair, applicants must have all materials submitted by 4 PM on January 5, 2022. 

Successful candidates will be notified by HR and will be scheduled for preliminary interviews with building principals.

Position Criteria

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom endorsement, required
• K-8 Reading endorsement, preferred
• Experience teaching primary grades and/or Early Childhood Endorsement, preferred

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, 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 expects.
• Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research.
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and/or project based learning. 
• Flexible, highly motivated, positive, 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.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Experience with diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Supports.
• 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.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.

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.