About this role
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 2026-2027 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. We are actively seeking a passionate, certified General Education Teacher who is ready to expand their impact. If you hold a valid Iowa teaching license and are open to teaching Special Education, Ballard CSD will fund your coursework to obtain your K-12 Instructional Strategist All endorsement through a full district reimbursement agreement.
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 with a focus on specialized and individualized instruction for students with diverse learning needs; 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 the implementation and tracking of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) • 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, collaboartive teaching, push-in/pull-out models, small groups, and 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. • Willingness to enroll in and complete an approved K-12 instructional Strategiest All endorsement, supported and fully reimbursed by the district.
Benefits Include:
• Competitive salary packages • Full tuition reimbursement when K-12 Strategiest All endorsement is obtained • 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