• Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

    Norwalk Community School District (Norwalk, IA)


    Transitional Kindergarten Teacher JobID: 2046

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    12/19/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Oviatt Elementary

     

    + Date Available:

     

    08/10/2026

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    12/30/2025

     

    Norwalk Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teacher to join our staff for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time position is being posted to support the launch of our brand-new Transitional Kindergarten program.

    NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Job Title Elementary Teacher

     

    Reports to Building Principal

     

    Position Purpose:Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

    Essential Performance Responsibilities:

    + Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

    + Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

    + Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

    + Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

    + Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

    + Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

    + Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

    + Ensures that student conduct meets the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

    + Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

    + Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

    + Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

    + Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

    + Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

     

    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student needs.

    + Knowledge of district and state curriculum.

    + Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

    + Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

    + Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

    + Ability to organize and coordinate work.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

    + Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

    + Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

    Qualifications Profile:

    + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

    + Valid Iowa Teaching License with K-6 Elementary Classroom endorsement required.

    + K-8 Reading endorsement preferred.

    + Previous experience working with Standards Referenced Grading preferred.

    + Previous experience or knowledge of The Leader In Me preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

    Working Conditions:

    Varied.

    Terms of Employment:

    190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

    Evaluation:

    In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.

    FLSA Status:

    Exempt.