The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities.  Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,200 PK-12 students.  Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year.  The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 4.40

Student Teacher

Purpose Statement

Student Teachers are representatives of their college or university and are guests in our district.  The student teacher is both a learner and a teacher. The district partnership provides a platform for the student teacher to grow and develop in their professional capacity, while exercising some level of independence as an up and coming professional.  

Student Teacher Responsibilities 

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Become familiar with the Ankeny Community School District board approved curriculum. 
• Compose and implement unit and daily lesson plans that align to the curriculum.
• Assess student progress to address the learning needs of students and its impact on instruction. 
• Prepare materials, as assigned by mentor(s) to support the student-learning environment. 

Professionalism:

• Be a positive role model for all students by exhibiting good manners, habits, and language.
• Maintain a professional relationship with assigned mentor(s), teacher colleagues, building and district administration, students and families. Do not engage in social networking with students. 
• Display professional attire and appearance.
• Exhibit a growth mindset by engaging in professional learning opportunities. 
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of students personally identifiable information (included but not limited to academic records, class lists, contact information, behavior information, etc)
• Follow all reasonable directives by the mentor(s), including attending individual student and parent meetings, PLC’s, and parent-teacher conferences.  The assigned mentor(s) is considered the immediate supervisor of the student teacher at all school activities, during the assigned placement. 
• Adhere to all board policies and employee handbook regulations. 
• Comply with the Board of Educational Examiners Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. 

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.