Position Type:
High School/At-Risk CORE Academy
Date Posted:
7/16/2026
Location:
High School
About Our District
Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, committed to ensuring all students achieve at grade level. We seek educators who embrace innovation, honor students' cultures and identities, and believe in collective responsibility for every learner's success. Join a student-centered district where strong relationships and meaningful family partnerships drive impactful teaching and learning.
Position Summary
The At-Risk Teacher at CORE Academy provides high-quality instruction, intervention, and relationship-centered support for students whose academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or life circumstances require an educational setting beyond the traditional classroom. This position focuses on creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where students are supported academically while developing the skills necessary for long-term success.
Teachers at CORE Academy are members of a highly collaborative team. The position offers significant support, shared problem-solving, and ongoing professional collaboration to meet the unique needs of every student.
Essential Responsibilities
CORE Academy provides a supportive, relationship-centered learning environment for students whose academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs are best served outside the traditional classroom. Teachers work within a highly collaborative team committed to helping every student succeed through individualized instruction, strong relationships, and comprehensive supports.
Student Learning & Achievement
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Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets students' individual academic needs.
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Use assessment data to monitor progress, differentiate instruction, and provide targeted interventions.
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Foster student engagement and promote academic growth through flexible instructional practices.
Relationships & Culture
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Establish a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
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Build positive relationships that support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
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Implement trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and positive behavior supports.
Family & Community Engagement
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Communicate consistently and effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals.
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Collaborate with families and community partners to support student success.
Professional Collaboration & Growth
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Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
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Participate in professional learning aligned with district priorities.
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Uphold collective responsibility for the success of all students within the school community.
Professional Expectations
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Contract days and salary placement are determined by the Master Contract agreement.
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Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Iowa Teaching Standards and district evaluation procedures.
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Employment is contingent upon valid Iowa licensure and required endorsements.
Qualifications
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Valid Iowa Teaching License
Terms of Employment
Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.
