Teacher, Middle School Health
Young World Physical Education, Indianola, IA, United States
Job Details
Job ID:
5665061
Application Deadline:
May 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position Title:
Teacher, Secondary
Department:
Teaching and Learning
Reports To:
Principal
SUMMARY:
Instructs students and facilitates learning activities aimed at promoting intellectual, social, and physical growth in the prescribed content area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of students.
Teaches courses in prescribed subject areas, aimed at adolescent and young adult learners, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
Utilizes an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing rigorous lesson plans and instructional outlines.
Plans, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of students from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities.
Provides group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilizes the time available for instructional activities.
Maintains appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports student academic, social, and emotional growth.
Collaborates with peers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to identify required knowledge, skills and outcomes, analyze evidence of student learning, develop timely and systematic interventions for struggling learners and provide enrichment and extension activities for proficient students.
Advises, confers with and communicates with parents, school, and District personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques including but not limited to subject matter exploration and inquiry, relevance, technology and multimedia formats that enhance learning.
Aligns the learning process toward the achievement of content curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students.
Encourages and assists students in setting and maintaining standards of classroom behavior.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and provide progress reports as required.
Commits to reasonable availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Meets core expectations for all certified staff reflected in the Iowa Teaching Standards, Iowa Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students during school-related activities as well as teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited four-year college.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A valid teaching license with content specific endorsement(s) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Effective verbal and communication skills are needed to articulate thoughts, translate ideas into words, and apply terminology that conveys the nuance of concepts. Formative and summative assessment data must be used to evaluate learning, make curriculum decisions and adjust instruction. Effective classroom management techniques are required to establish high expectations for student achievement and maintain appropriate standards of student conduct. Computer skills, including the use of various operating systems, communication and collaboration tools, presentation software, spreadsheets, record keeping, and other applications are a prerequisite. Preparing and maintaining accurate records is an essential skill. Knowledge of learning processes, instructional strategies, content area fundamentals, and mastery of basic mathematical functions is required. Ability to design lessons, implement instruction, assess student learning, differentiate instruction, conduct data analysis, and adapt to changing priorities is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
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Job ID:
5665061
Application Deadline:
May 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position Title:
Teacher, Secondary
Department:
Teaching and Learning
Reports To:
Principal
SUMMARY:
Instructs students and facilitates learning activities aimed at promoting intellectual, social, and physical growth in the prescribed content area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of students.
Teaches courses in prescribed subject areas, aimed at adolescent and young adult learners, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
Utilizes an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing rigorous lesson plans and instructional outlines.
Plans, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of students from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities.
Provides group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilizes the time available for instructional activities.
Maintains appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports student academic, social, and emotional growth.
Collaborates with peers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to identify required knowledge, skills and outcomes, analyze evidence of student learning, develop timely and systematic interventions for struggling learners and provide enrichment and extension activities for proficient students.
Advises, confers with and communicates with parents, school, and District personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques including but not limited to subject matter exploration and inquiry, relevance, technology and multimedia formats that enhance learning.
Aligns the learning process toward the achievement of content curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students.
Encourages and assists students in setting and maintaining standards of classroom behavior.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and provide progress reports as required.
Commits to reasonable availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Meets core expectations for all certified staff reflected in the Iowa Teaching Standards, Iowa Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students during school-related activities as well as teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited four-year college.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A valid teaching license with content specific endorsement(s) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Effective verbal and communication skills are needed to articulate thoughts, translate ideas into words, and apply terminology that conveys the nuance of concepts. Formative and summative assessment data must be used to evaluate learning, make curriculum decisions and adjust instruction. Effective classroom management techniques are required to establish high expectations for student achievement and maintain appropriate standards of student conduct. Computer skills, including the use of various operating systems, communication and collaboration tools, presentation software, spreadsheets, record keeping, and other applications are a prerequisite. Preparing and maintaining accurate records is an essential skill. Knowledge of learning processes, instructional strategies, content area fundamentals, and mastery of basic mathematical functions is required. Ability to design lessons, implement instruction, assess student learning, differentiate instruction, conduct data analysis, and adapt to changing priorities is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
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