Middle School Science Instructor

Anticipated Vacancy

Maquoketa Middle School

Middle School ScienceInstructor

Anticipated Start

January 2027

Qualifications:

• Teaching 5th and 6th grade science (K-6 Elementary Classroom License)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• A thorough understanding of the unique needs of middle level students.
• Possesses a working knowledge of best practices in successful Middle School Science programs.
• An understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of middle school students.
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Duties:

• As per job description

Preference will be given to the candidates who:

• Possess the best qualifications
• Present the strongest interview

Compensation: As per 2026-27 Salary Schedule

Apply at www.teachiowa.gov by December 15, 2026:

Superintendent Tara Notz

Maquoketa Community School District

612 S. Vermont St.

Maquoketa, IA 52060

EEO/AA

It is the policy of Maquoketa Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). Maquoketa Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Human Services and Industrial Technology. If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Superintendent Notz, 612 S. Vermont St. Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 at 563-652-4984, tnotz@maquoketaschools.org or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.