Teacher In Charge: 1 year contract

This position is a temporary contract for the 2026-27 school year without renewal. Includes a 20% supplemental for additional responsibilities, extended hours, and evening work.

Schedule

Hours are generally during school hours with additional time required for supervision of evening activities, conferences, open house, and other events.

Responsibilities

• Student Supports
  • Enforce the policies and procedures of the Board of Education, District, Building, and Principal through PBIS and equitable discipline practices such as mediation, restorative circles, mentorship, behavior plans, and safety plans.
  • Lead alongside administrators and staff to ensure student success in all areas.
  • Provide collaborative leadership for student attendance, academics, and behavior through the MTSS process.
  • Provide crisis intervention including de-escalation when needed.
  • Perform hallway, building, grounds, and cafeteria supervision duties as appropriate.
• Staff Supports
  • Assist the principal and administrative team in establishing and maintaining professional development for staff regarding behavior and attendance systems.
  • Support operations of the attendance office, alternative education settings, and building/classroom behavior systems.
  • Participate in building and district initiatives surrounding social, emotional, and behavioral health.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Generate, maintain, and analyze student data to reduce risk factors including attendance, behavior, and academic data.
  • Promote the positive image of the school and celebrate achievements of students and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the superintendent or building principal.

Requirements

• Iowa Teaching License required (teaching license in supported grade level).
• Iowa Administrative license preferred.
• Evaluator License for Iowa preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Behavior systems experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with students, staff, and families in a timely and professional manner.
• Willingness to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• CPI certified or willingness to be trained and serve as a member of the Crisis Response Violence Prevention (CRVP) team.
• Willingness to be trained in other district-designated priority areas.

Qualifications

• Willingness to accept supervisory duties conducive to a positive building environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality regarding student and parental rights.
• Experience with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) or willingness to be trained.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items up to 50 lbs (e.g., assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture).
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Ability to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors, including non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.