MS/HS Social Studies Teacher - Manson Northwest Webster CSD

District: Manson NW Webster

Location: North Central Consortium School

Description:

The North Central Consortium School is currently accepting applications for a MS/HS Social Studies Teacher (anticipated) for the 2024-25 school year. NCCS is a consortium of 25 member school districts, serving as an alternative setting for students in grades K-12, and is a part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. The North Central Consortium School assists students who would benefit from an alternative setting that provides additional support for their social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. We provide a high staff to student ratio and small class sizes in order to best meet the individual needs of our students.

Job Summary:

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment at school; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must have good communication skills, be flexible, and patient.
• Have an understanding of a Trauma Informed instructional approach
• Strive to build strong and positive relationships with assigned students and families
• Knowledgeable of the MTSS framework
• Develops and administers approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in order to meet the needs of all learners
• Provides meaningful feedback of student learning, and differentiates instruction to meet individual needs.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction that are aligned to building and district goals.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Certification Requirements:

• 5-12 Social Studies - Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

About the Manson NW Webster Community:

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District (MNW) is located in northwest Iowa and covers parts of Calhoun, Webster, and Pocahontas counties. The district has an Elementary School located in Barnum which serves preschool through 6th grade students and a Jr/Sr High School located in Manson which serves 7th through 12th grade students. MNW focuses on providing a positive and supportive educational experience for each of its 725 students as they become life-long learners and grow to achieve their future educational and career goals.

As a school district, MNW has small class sizes, supportive administrators and communities, and the opportunity to work with other dedicated educators. Contact us today to become part of the MNW team.