Iowa Teaching Jobs
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State Teaching Job Initiatives
The state of Iowa maintains the site Iowa Education Jobs as a recruitment site for school districts to post job listings and prospective teachers to find positions. Currently, Iowa has several areas with teacher shortages. Teachers in shortage areas may be eligible for student forgivable loans through the state or federal government. To learn more about Iowa teaching, check out Iowa’s Department of Education website.
Salary & Incentives
In 2007, Iowa ranked 38th in the nation for teacher pay with an average salary of $42,922. Compensation for Iowa teaching jobs has continued to rise, with the average annual base salary for teachers in 2009 at $45,664. Iowa follows a salary schedule for teachers that increases pay according to years of teaching experience, and college degree level.
Professional Development
The Iowa Professional Development Model analyzes past and present educational organizations to provide a roadmap for the future of Iowa Education. The model focuses on curriculum, instruction, and assessment to evaluate the effective ways of continuing professional development. The state of Iowa requires that teachers continually transfer new learning ideas into the classroom by learning new demonstrations, obtaining new materials, and observing each other.
Benefits & Retirement
Teachers become vested into the state retirement program in either 4 years or by age 55. The average retirement age for teachers in Iowa is 62, with about 20 years of service. Iowa teachers receive additional benefits such as Health Care plans, according to the district. Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, or IPERS, serves members that dedicate their career to public services such as teachers. To learn more about becoming a member check out IPERS Website.
Iowa Teacher Jobs
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Teacher - West Central Community Action - Harlan, IA
you\'ve been hoping for! West Central Community Action is accepting resumes for a Teacher opportunity in the Council Bluffs Head Start Program! Must have a valid... From TheJobNetWork - 06 Sep 2010 21:26:40 GMTTeacher - Confidential - Des Moines, IA
Education. Drake University, Part time Teacher. Teacher hourly rate $16.38. Training is available. Classrooms located in Madrid, Boone and Ames. Apply to Drake... From TheJobNetWork - 04 Sep 2010 20:40:13 GMTTeacher - BONDURANT-FARRAR CSD - Des Moines, IA
CSD 2010-11 School YearTeacher - CARROLL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - Carroll, IA
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