Job Description

Overview

2025-2026 High School Social Studies Teacher (1 year position) at Mount Pleasant Community School District. This role includes meeting the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of students to enhance learning and support the school community.

The teacher will utilize developmentally appropriate practices, create a positive learning environment, and establish positive relationships with staff and parents.

Essential Duties and Functions

1. Meet eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
2. Establish and maintain standards of child behavior to create a safe and orderly teaching and learning environment.
3. Create a learning environment based on current and appropriate research.
4. Provide whole group, small-group, and individual instruction designed to meet the needs of each child.
5. Develop daily and long-range lesson plans aligned to the district curriculum and instructional materials.
6. Teach the district approved curriculum using district adopted instructional materials.
7. Implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices and approaches.
8. Evaluate children's intellectual and social growth, keep appropriate records, and assist in preparing progress reports.
9. Provide immediate and specific feedback to students regarding their academic progress.
10. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss a child's development and interpret the school program.
11. Maintain professional competence through participation in building and district staff development activities.
12. Participate in team and building meetings as well as projects and parent-related activities.
13. Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with support staff.
14. Supervise students in out-of-class activities during the assigned work-day.
15. Fulfill conditions in the negotiated agreement.
16. Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Iowa Teaching Certification with endorsement in content area

Education and Licensure

• Iowa Teaching Certification with endorsement in content area

Physical Requirements

• Physical Activity: Occasionally (1%-32%), Frequently (33%-65%), Constantly (66%-100%)
• Stationary Position: Occasionally
• Moving, Talking, Hearing, Handling, Reaching, Typing, Repetitive Motion, Balance
• Lift 0-10 Pounds, Lift 11-25 Pounds, Lift 26-50 Pounds, Lift Over 50 Pounds
• Operate Motor Vehicle

Working Conditions

• School Hours: Indoor/outdoor; Evenings and Weekends may be required
• Terms Of Employment: Work year as established by the Board of Directors; salary per district schedules

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and employment practices.

The statements describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but are not all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

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