STARS Education Career Pathway Coach - Kennedy JobID : 14910
Position Type :
Short term Contracts-Teaching / STC-T
Date Posted : 10 / 15 / 2025
Location : Kennedy High School
Date Available :
2025-2026 School Year
STARS Education Career Pathway Coach – Kennedy
QUALIFICATIONS :
Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate
Classroom teaching experience required (4+ years preferred). Experience mentoring or
coaching is a plus.
and administrators
acceptable.
REPORTS TO and Supported by : Building Principal and Stars Human Resources LEAD
PROGRAM 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Program Responsibilities :
Meet with students on a regular basis and oversee student-led structure of chapter
Keep up with chapter registration (EdRising) and management and planning
procedures for competitions and conferences
stimulate and maximize learning.
Educator chapters
Diagnose the needs and levels of performance for each student and appraise student work and progress.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, students, and
administrators.
Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Ensure a group of students attend the Iowa EdRising competition with a goal of competing.
Coaching Qualities :
Teach students theories and skills underlying the various competition events
Foster skills in research, organization and development of student projects
Conduct practices and drills to reinforce and assess skill development
Review performance evaluation(s) from competition judges and motivate students to
constantly improve
Nurture beginning students while challenging experienced students
Continuously assess strengths and weaknesses of the program to improve it from year to year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Short-term contract $3000
About EdRising
Educators 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.
Announcing 2026 State Competitions
Last 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 :
Children’s Literature K-3
Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
EdRising Moment
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching
Interactive Bulletin Board (Contest)
Please click here to open a companion document to view the rules and rubrics for each competition or contest () . (NOTE : Unless the document has a Fall 2025 date, it may be undergoing revisions from the national level. When we know they are final we will let you know.) The deadline to submit the pre-scored component for each competition or contest is Friday, February 20, with no exceptions.
State Conference & Competitions
Please Save the Date for the 2026 Educators Rising Iowa Conference & Competitions to be held on Wednesday, March 11 at the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) in Iowa City, IA.
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