Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
Criteria
The teacher:
Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and
self-regulation for every student.
Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for
learning.
Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
Engages in professional growth.
Criteria
The teacher:
Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.
Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve
practice.
Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned
to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
Criteria
The teacher:
Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and/or desire working with diverse group of students
Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students,
workplace, colleagues and the public
