About this role
Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Junior Kindergarten Teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Summary: To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for students, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Reports to: Building principal Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• Current Iowa teaching certificate • Endorsement in content area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Competent in content area • Classroom management Classification
• Certified Staff Duties and Responsibilities
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress. • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. • Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned. • Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program. • Participates in curriculum development programs as required. • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.