High School German Teacher

High School German Teacher

Start Date: August 2026 Hours: 1.0 FTE Position Starting Salary: $50,000+ (BA 0-4, 1.0 FTE, 2025-26) Position Overview We are seeking a passionate and qualified High School German Teacher to join our World Languages Department. The ideal candidate will foster a love for the German language while helping students develop strong communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Required Qualifications: Must have or be able to obtain Iowa certification and 5-12 German Endorsement Applicants must have valid U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or an active work visa.

Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging German language lessons aligned with state and national standards Teach multiple levels of German Integrate cultural content from German speaking countries into instruction Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

Secondary Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Building Administrator Basic Function: The secondary teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students in grades 6-12 in their specific subject area. This role involves designing engaging lesson plans, assessing student learning, and fostering a positive classroom environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social development.

Terms Of Employment: Contract

Essential Functions 1. Instruct students individually and in groups using various thought-provoking teaching methods that engage all learners 2. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student learner differences 3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students 4. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible 5. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their student's progress and to determine priorities for their student and their resource needs 6. Encourage students to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks 7. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities 8. Plan and conduct activities for a student-centered rigorous program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

9. Prepare, administer and assess student learning and use data to inform instructional practices 10. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health 11. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations 12. Perform all other related educational service duties as required or directed

Hiring Specifications Required A. Bachelor's Degree B. Iowa Teaching License C. Appropriate Endorsement for Teaching Assignment(s) D. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated using the Iowa Teaching Standards: September 2024