2591- SpEd Preschool Teacher- Unity Elementary

Sioux City Community School District; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux City Community School District is seeking an Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to support students with high-quality, inclusive instruction. The role emphasizes writing robust IEPs, delivering specially designed instruction, and aligning lessons with Iowa Early Learning Standards.

The position requires an Iowa teaching license and EC/ECSE endorsement, with strong collaboration skills and a commitment to positive student outcomes within a diverse classroom community.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching certificate required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with major or endorsement in Special Education.
• Endorsement in Early Childhood and ECSE required.
• Experience writing IEPs and providing specially designed instruction.
• Proficiency in PBIS and classroom management.
• Knowledge of Iowa Early Learning Standards and curricula guidelines.
• Ability to analyze data to align assessment with instruction.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality IEPs aligned to student goals.
• Provide high-quality specially designed instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Design lessons following Iowa Early Learning Standards.
• Demonstrate research-based instructional practices in early childhood.
• Differentiate instruction to meet multiple learning needs.
• Analyze data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
• Collaborate with team to plan for academic and behavioral needs.

Skills

IEP writing

PBIS

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication & collaboration

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Iowa teaching license

Endorsement in Early Childhood and ECSE

Job description

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Iowa teaching license required

• Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required

• Proficent in writing quality Individual Education Plans and providing quality Specially Designed Instruction to support students in meeting their Individual Education Plan goals

• Demonstrates competence in classroom management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Design lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards and curricula guidelines

• Proficient in the demonstration of research-based instructional practices for early childhood

• Knowledge of Differentiated Instruction and classroom application

• Analyze data to align assessment with instruction

• Creates a classroom culture that supports learning of every student based upon a positive growth mindset for self and students

• Able to effectively communicate,collaborate, and problem solve to plan for the academic and behavioral needs of students

• Experience with Diverse Student Populations preferred

• Able to work on a team, serving a diverse student population

• High expectations of self and students with a daily sense of urgency for student learning

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies -To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as defined and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

1. Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for the implementation of the Sioux City School District’s student achievement goals.
2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
3. Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
4. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
5. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
6. Demonstrates competence in classroom and resource management.
7. Engages in professional growth.
8. Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major or endorsement in Special Education. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. The individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Th individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Position requires the individual to be competent in a variety of methods in research and information gathering through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, the employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, [phone], [e-mail]. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.