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STATE OF IOWA Science Instructor in Eldora, Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Science Instructor to join the team at the State Training School (STS) in Eldora teaching General Science classes. This position requires possession of an Intern, Initial, Standard, Master Educator or Exchange License or eligibility and ability to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, meeting all endorsement requirements for the teaching assignment: 9-12 All Science (185) or 5-12 General Science (154).
STS is a close-knit environment with a strong professional learning community structure. There are no extra duties beyond the 7:00am - 3:30pm schedule, and you can request to use your vacation time as soon as it accrues. We offer several days throughout the year to work on curriculum development and courses for re-licensure are provided as part of the workday. There is approximately 1 month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility.The average class size is 5 students with a maximum of 8 per classroom. Every classroom is equipped with an Interactive White Board and student computers. We offer a highly structured learning environment for the students, and each instructor is encouraged to be innovative to help the students succeed. There are opportunities for co-teaching and cross-curricular activities as well.
Education Instructors at STS are an irreplaceable piece in the successful development of young men within the facility. STS provides an environment rich in educational challenges that will allow you to practice your craft in a meaningful manner. You will have an opportunity to fine tune your skills by addressing the educational challenges that come from working with a diverse group of young men. The programs available for residents include:
- General education studies
- Special education programs
- Title I
- High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED)
- Competency-based Special Education programs
- Counseling
STSprovides a holistic social, behavioral, psychiatric, academic, and vocational program that utilizes counseling, treatment and consequences paired with praise for young men, ages 12-18 years old, who were adjudicated delinquent. You will be well served by the existing structure which provides you with administrative office staff and security. We can assist well qualified candidates in education who have a desire to teach Science to obtain conditional licensure.
If you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work helping young men find stability in their lives and security in their future, this is a great opportunity to consider. Your work at STS has the potential to help pull these young men together and change their future.
If you are proficient in:
- Handling a diverse caseload of emotionally disordered students with mild to moderate needs
- Teaching in an individualized manner to reach the students
Providing both individual and classroom instruction
- a career at STS is definitely something to consider!
Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym during off student hours. This includes 3 full size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms with machine and free weights, showers, and lockers. We also provide a cardio room for staff only featuring exercise mats and advanced treadmills and stationary bikes. Usage of these resources is completely free for all STS staff.
We have a great total compensation package, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)
Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
Sick Leave (144 hours/year)