Elementary Special Education Teacher - Strat II

Young World Physical Education; Akron (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education institution is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher starting in August 2026. This full-time role involves enhancing student learning through tailored instructional strategies and a collaborative teaching approach. The ideal candidate will create a respectful learning atmosphere, monitor academic progress, and engage in professional development. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and strong communication skills. The location is Akron, Iowa, and a supportive work environment focused on student success is provided.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competence in planning and delivering instruction.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an educational environment to support student development.
• Enhance academic performance through tailored strategies.
• Implement classroom strategies that cater to diverse learning needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Strat II

TeachIowa Akron Westfield Community School District – Akron, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID: 5575725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

The Akron-Westfield CSD has a full-time opening starting August 2026 for an Elementary Special Education Strat II Teacher.

Basic Function: To provide an educational environment to develop skills needed to be responsible lifelong learners and citizens. To assist and ensure that every student achieves their level of educational excellence in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional development through collaborative partnership with students, family, educators and community.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district student achievement goals.
  • Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.
  • Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
  • Uses student performance data as a guide for decision-making.
  • Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
  • Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
  • Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
  • Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
  • Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
  • Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
  • Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
  • Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
  • Utilizes student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
  • Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
  • Uses students' developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction.
  • Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
  • Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.
  • Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
  • Uses research‑based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
  • Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
  • Connects students' prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
  • Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
  • Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
  • Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
  • Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
  • Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
  • Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.
  • Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
  • Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.
  • Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
  • Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Engages in professional growth.
  • Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
  • Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
  • Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
  • Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
  • Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
  • Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
  • Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time (each up to two hours at a time). Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the IowaWORKS system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Derek Briggs, Superintendent
• Akron Westfield Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]