ESY Special Education Teacher Inspire Student Growth

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Urbandale, Iowa, is seeking an Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher. This position focuses on providing essential services to students during the extended school year. Responsibilities include planning and delivering effective instruction, maintaining attendance records, and adhering to state teaching standards. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and possess the necessary licensure, with a strong emphasis on effective instruction and building positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Must have effective instructional skills to meet diverse student needs.
• Knowledge of developmental characteristics relevant to students' grade level is required.
• Must possess appropriate licensure from BOEE.

Responsibilities

• Implement Iowa Teaching Standards effectively.
• Plan and deliver daily instruction tailored to student needs.
• Maintain professional responsibilities as per policies and guidelines.

Skills

Effective instruction delivery

Knowledge of teaching best practices

Understanding developmental characteristics

Relationship building with students

Knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards

Knowledge of special education

Knowledge of privacy regulations

Organizational and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or approved alternative

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Special Education

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide extended school year services to students.

QUALIFICATIONS:(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
2. Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.
3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
4. Ability to build effective relationships with students.
5. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
6. Knowledge of special education.
7. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
8. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure:

1. Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Equipment:

1. Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
2. Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
3. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
4. Plan and deliver daily instruction
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

- None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Per Board Policies and the Letter of Assignment.