Elementary Special Education Teacher - Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills Elementary; West Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 51 000 - 63 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Woodland Hills Elementary in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher. The ideal candidate holds a valid Iowa teaching license and has experience writing and monitoring IEP goals using progress monitoring procedures.

Experience with students on the autism spectrum and challenging behavior is preferred. The role involves collaboration with families, AEA, teachers, and support staff to provide effective, data-driven instruction.

Qualificações

• Valid Iowa teaching license.
• Understanding of progress monitoring and Web IEP.
• Experience with students with challenging behavior.
• Ability to implement and monitor IEP goals using progress monitoring procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Write, implement and monitor IEP goals with progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and support staff.

Conhecimentos

IEP goals

Progress monitoring

Data-driven instruction

Family collaboration

Formação académica

Iowa teaching license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Woodland Hills

Waukee Community School District Woodland Hills Elementary - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Waukee Community School District Woodland Hills Elementary - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and Waukee Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5766446
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Instructional Strategist II: ID or BD/LD, or Instructional Strategist I
• A solid understanding of how to write, implement and monitor IEP goals using the appropriate progress monitoring decision-making procedures
• Understanding of and experience with progress monitoring and Web IEP

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 as they relate to developing and implementing appropriate behavior intervention plans
• Experience with challenging behaviors and a willingness to serve on the building response team
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification
• Ability to teach in both a pull-out special education setting and collaborative general education setting
• Ability todirect classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee's mission and vision
• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
• Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals
• Record of recent professional learning and knowledge of current research
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Proven communication with parents and families
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

Background check completion and pre-employment physical required prior to employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,200 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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