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The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED: [150] OR [1541] OR [182] OR [1823] AND ANY GRADE APPROPRIATE FULL TEACHING LICENSE 

• Establish and maintain high academic expectations for all students.
• Follow the District's curriculum for all subjects to prepare students to meet grade level Common Core Standards.
• Ability to teach the science curriculum 6-8
• Collaborate with grade level team members and support teachers in planning lessons, monitoring student progress, analyzing data, modifying, and differentiating instruction as needed.
• Maintain up to date progress monitoring and academic diagnostics.
• Assist in development of Career Institute academies
• Use the MTSS process to support students both academically and behaviorally.
• Integrate technology into lessons and have a working knowledge of Microsoft, Google Suite, Chrome books, tablets, etc.
• Implement effective research-based strategies: Differentiated Instruction, Think Alouds, QAR, Explicit Instruction, etc.
• Communicate with parents on a consistent basis regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement.
• Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all teachers are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duties, lunch/recess duty by following the building PBIS procedures and expectations.
• Participate in IEP's MTSS meetings, Collaborative Teacher Teams, Committees, and parent conferences.
• Be an active participant in building level professional development focused on MTSS, Character Strong, CHAMPS, PBIS, Collaborative Teacher Teams, effective interventions, and incorporate strategies in the classroom.
• Willingness to obtain training in areas that are in need of being nurtured.   
• Knowledge of Common Core standards for Math and Science
• Assist and support in the delivery of standards-based pre-engineering curriculum to students
• Successful experience in teaching with a strong emphasis on collaboration and Problem-based learning strategies
• Implement district and building initiatives
• Demonstrate effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Able to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learning communities
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment and maintain a positive rapport with students and parents
• Other duties as assigned by administrator.
• Good attendance & punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV  ?Yes  ? No)

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:   

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• Noise level is quiet to loud. 
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. 
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment. 
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student. 

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.) 

• Able to work as a team member.
• Willing to be involved in extended day learning activities for students and families.
• Value the diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies which emphasize high expectations for student performance.
• Familiar with Unbound Education Curriculum Resources
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.