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3rd-5th Grade Elementary Vocal Music Teacher

Ballard Community School District
$46,500 - $69,477 a year
Story County, Iowa
Full time
3 weeks ago
Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has teaching opportunities available for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching positions have 190-day contracts. Current year salary and benefit information is available on the Ballard website at http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us/ under the District Information menu on the Human Resources page.

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

Essential Functions:
  • Develops and administers 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 to best utilize the available time for instruction
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
  • Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
  • 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.
  • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
  • Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
  • Understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
  • Understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: 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 the instructional coach and building/district expectations
  • Knowledgeable in current research and evidence-based instructional practices
  • Understanding of how to utilize formative assessment data to adapt to the individual needs of students of all ability levels
  • Knowledge of various assessment types and their purposes in decision-making
  • Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
  • Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
  • Maintain a safe, neat, attractive, and interesting classroom.
  • Accept responsibility for the proper care of books, apparatus, furniture, supplies, and equipment in the classroom or assigned areas.
  • Abide by and enforce all applicable laws relating to diversity.
  • Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
  • Attend staff meetings, participate in professional development activities, and serve on committees as assigned by the administration or Board of Education.
  • Articulate in oral and written communications with colleagues, administrators, parents, families, and community
  • Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
  • Knowledge of and experience in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
  • Maintain high integrity and confidentiality in the school operation.
  • Be knowledgeable of and abide by all school board policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.
  • Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.
  • Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.
  • Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.
  • Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
  • Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously
  • Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary packages
  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
  • Employer-paid individual health/major medical insurance plan including Prescription Drug (RX) Coverage
  • Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Employer-paid group life insurance
  • Employer contribution to dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account (American Fidelity)
  • Dependent care account (American Fidelity)
  • Paid personal illness and personal business days
  • Voluntary Benefits, including
    • Delta Dental
    • Delta Vision
    • American Fidelity
    • AFLAC
  • 403b/Tax Sheltered Annuities with the State of Iowa Retirement Investor's Club (RIC)
  • Salary direct deposits
  • Credit on salary schedules for previous experience
  • Smoke-free buildings and grounds
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