Elementary Special Education Teacher - Sugar Creek

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated special education teacher who excels in collaboration and communication. The ideal candidate will have a valid Iowa teaching license and a passion for working with diverse learners, especially those on the autism spectrum. This role involves implementing effective behavior intervention plans and fostering a positive classroom environment. Candidates should be flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic about supporting students' unique needs. Join a team committed to professional growth and excellence in education, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching license required; Instructional Strategist preferred.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and diverse learners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and support staff to enhance student learning.
• Implement behavior interventions and support for students with special needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Data-Driven Decision Making

Behavior Intervention Plans

Positive Behavior Interventions

Organizational Skills

Professional Learning Communities

CPI Certification

Education

Valid State of Iowa teaching license

Instructional Strategist I or II

Job description

Position Criteria

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I or II: BD/LD or ID, or willingness to obtain.
• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional special education licensure based on building and student needs.

Performance Criteria:

• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff.
• Successful experience serving students with challenging behavior.
• Successful experience working with elementary learners on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of functions of behavior related to developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and willingness to serve on the building response team.
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification.
• Ability to teach in both pull-out special education and collaborative general education settings.
• Ability to direct classroom associates with positive leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission and vision.
• Understanding of Professional Learning Communities and ability to apply that understanding in team situations.
• Knowledge and application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and Multi-Tiered System of Support.
• Implementation of research-supported instructional practices, differentiation, and integration of skills and concepts.
• Experience with workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Experience working with diverse learners and a desire to grow professionally.
• Recent professional learning and current research knowledge.
• Ability to interpret data and use data-driven decision-making to guide instruction.
• Understanding of formative assessment and using data to meet individual student needs.
• Support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Effective routines and procedures to promote a positive classroom environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge and experience with current technology to enhance learning.
• Knowledge of 21st Century Skills, Universal Constructs, and integration of competencies, possibly linked to The Leader in Me.