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STARS Education Career Pathway Coach - Washington JobID: 16101
nnnPosition Type:
nShort term Contracts-Teaching/ STC-T
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nnDate Posted:
n9/1/2026
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nnLocation:
nWashington High School
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nnDate Available:
n26-27
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n nnSTARS Education Career Pathway Coach
nQUALIFICATIONS:
nnnValid Iowa Teaching Certificate
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nnClassroom teaching experience required (4+ years preferred). Experience mentoring or
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n ncoaching is a plus.
nnAbility to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers,
n nand administrators
nnSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and
n nacceptable.
nREPORTS TO and Supported by: Building Principal and Stars Human Resources LEAD
nPROGRAM GOALS: Educators Rising is a nationally known career and technical student organization (CTSO) focused on teaching. Leaders support students who are interested in teaching as a career. Candidates must foster skills of all students participating in the EdRising chapter functions and curriculum in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nProgram Responsibilities:
nnnMeet with students on a regular basis and oversee student-led structure of chapter
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nnKeep up with chapter registration (EdRising) and management and planning
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n nprocedures for competitions and conferences
nnDevelop lesson plans and appropriate technology utilizing effective teaching techniques to
n nstimulate and maximize learning.
nnCollaborate with other EdRising chapters in the district and University of Iowa Aspiring
n nEducator chapters
nnnDiagnose the needs and levels of performance for each student and appraise student work and progress.
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nnDemonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, students, and
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n nadministrators.
nnnMaintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
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nnEnsure a group of students attend the Iowa EdRising competition with a goal of competing.
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n nCoaching Qualities:
nnnTeach students theories and skills underlying the various competition events
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nnFoster skills in research, organization and development of student projects
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nnConduct practices and drills to reinforce and assess skill development
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nnReview performance evaluation(s) from competition judges and motivate students to
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n nconstantly improve
nnnNurture beginning students while challenging experienced students
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nnContinuously assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year
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n nTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
nShort-term contract $3000
nAbout EdRising
nEducators Rising Iowa ( is a network of students, teachers, and education leaders who are working together to recruit and prepare the next generation of highly-skilled teachers. Teaching is a profession which means so much to those who choose to take part in it, and we are devoted to growing our members into exceptional educators. Learn more about Educators Rising at the national level by visitingeducatorsrising.org.
nInformation about last year- 2026 State Competitions
nLast year, we offered three competitions. Based on the feedback we received from the interest survey this past spring, we have decided to expand our offerings! This year, we will offer 4 competitions and 1 contest:
nnnChildren's Literature K-3
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nnCreative Lecture (TED Talk)
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nnEdRising Moment
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nnExploring Non-Core Subject Teaching
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nnInteractive Bulletin Board (Contest)
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n nPlease click here to open a companion document to view the rules and rubrics for each competition or contest ( .
nState Conference & Competitions
nPlease Save the Date for the 2027 Educators Rising Iowa Conference & Competitions AS SOON AS IT IS ANNOUNCED
Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
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