5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher Johnston Community School District TIMBER RIDGE - JOHNSTON, Iowa Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5817723 Application Deadline: Jul 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026 Job Description Position Criteria Valid Iowa teaching license with K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom endorsement required Previous K-6 classroom teaching experience preferred Performance Responsibilities Personal Performance Criteria Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff Contributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups Respects differing points of view Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner Professional Performance Criteria – Instructional Process Teaching to local curriculum standards Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do Communicates learning goals to students and parents Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner Reinforces positive behaviors and is consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors Establishes and maintains rapport with students Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class Lessons align with the district standards and assessments Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies Uses instructional time effectively Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions Provides students with opportunities for success Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work Uses assessment strategies to design effective instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product Professional Responsibilities Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills) Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities Works collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.) Terms of Employment: 194-day contract Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $53,832 to $93,657 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary 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. Contact Information Raine Mollenbeck , Principal TIMBER RIDGE Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr