Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

This is a shared position between Brookview, Eason, and Woodland Hills Elementary Schools.

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license, required
• K-8 Music endorsement, required

Performance Criteria:

• Must exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Proven experience in differentiated instruction in the general music classroom
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students
• A firm understanding and belief in the workshop model of instruction
• Successful experience in collaborating with music colleagues and growing each other professionally in a Professional Learning Community format
• Successful experience in collaborating with general education teachers in supporting content areas within music
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coach and building/district experts
• Record of recent staff development/on-going educating and knowledge of current research
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
• Experience with diverse learners: ELP, ESL, Sp. Ed., At-Risk, etc.
• Proven communication with parents and families