High School English / Concurrent Enrollment Teacher

High School English / Concurrent Enrollment Teacher JobID: 531 Position Type: High School Teaching/EnglishDate Posted: 9/28/2026Location: Carlisle High School Additional Information: Show/HideCARLISLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE High School Language Arts / Concurrent Enrollment TeacherREPORTS TO High School PrincipalQUALIFICATIONSEducation/CertificationMeet certification requirements of the Department of Education, State of IowaMaster's degree in English OR a Master's degree in related field paired with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English, meeting Higher Learning Commission (HLC) faculty credentialing standardsKnowledge/SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of college-level writing, literature, and rhetoric instructionAbility to teach rigorous, college-level curricula that align with postsecondary learning outcomes while meeting Iowa Core standardsProficiency in using postsecondary Learning Management Systems (LMS) and student information platformsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with high school administration, college faculty liaisons, students, and parentsAbility to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work within high school and college administrative deadlinesSuch alternative to the above qualification as the Board of Education or partnering postsecondary institution may find appropriate and acceptableESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPlan, evaluate, and revise curricula and course materials to align simultaneously with Iowa Core standards and the approved partner college course competencies and syllabus templatesMaintain college-level academic rigor, grading standards, assessment criteria, and textbook/course material requirements as specified by the partner institution's academic departmentUtilize diverse, research-based instructional strategies and differentiated language instruction to support high school students operating in a college-level learning environmentMaintain active instructor approval status with the partnering postsecondary institutionSubmit proposed course syllabi to the college department chair/liaison for review and approval prior to the start of each termVerify and validate official high school and college class rosters within required deadlines.Post learning materials, grades, and record attendance in both district and postsecondary LMS/gradebook systemsSubmit final college grades directly to the postsecondary registrar by the established postsecondary deadlinesParticipate in classroom observations and curriculum evaluations conducted by college faculty liaisons and district administratorsAttend mandatory postsecondary orientation, annual discipline-specific professional development sessions, and faculty liaison meetings provided by the partner collegeStay current with developments in high school language arts instruction and higher education teaching methodologiesParticipate in district staff meetings, collaborative team meetings, and assigned committeesCommunicate high school and college-level academic integrity, plagiarism, and grading policies clearly to students and parentsMaintain a professional, supportive classroom environment conducive to college-level instructionMake provisions to be available to students and parents outside the instructional day for academic guidance and course supportProvide necessary documentation, plans, and instructions for substitute teachersMaintain regular and reliable attendanceAct as an advisor to student organizations as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ MENTAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Maintain emotional control under stressCapable of standing for long periods of time while instructingAble to work with interruptions during a work shiftTobacco and substance free environmentTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTWage and work year to be established by Master ContractEmployment per Board Policies and Administrative Rules and RegulationsPerformance evaluated per board policy and postsecondary program review processesDisclaimer:The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.It is the policy of the Carlisle Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact: Brandon Eighmy, Director of School Services Carlisle School Administrative Office, 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-3589, brandon.eighmy@carlislecsd.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.govDemonstrating Character, Service, and Excellence in Everything We Do