Job Information
Shenandoah Community School District .5 FTE HS Social Studies in Shenandoah, Iowa
.5 FTE HS Social Studies JobID: 316
Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Social Studies - History Teacher
Date Posted:
3/7/2025
Location:
Shenandoah High School
Date Available:
08/18/2025
The Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified candidates for a .5 FTE Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 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.