Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher [Summer 2026] (internal)

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for an Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher in Urbandale, Iowa. This position involves providing essential educational services and requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or an approved alternative. Candidates must have the ability to implement Iowa Teaching Standards effectively, build relationships with students, and possess the appropriate BOEE licensure. The role includes responsibilities such as delivering daily instruction and ensuring compliance with specific educational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or approved alternative required.
• Must hold appropriate BOEE licensure.
• Demonstrated effective instruction capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement Iowa Teaching Standards and criteria.
• Deliver daily instruction and maintain attendance.
• Perform assigned duties effectively.

Skills

Effective instruction

Teaching best practices

Developmental characteristics knowledge

Relationship building with students

Knowledge of Iowa Teaching Standards

Special education understanding

Federal Rights and Privacy Act knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Tools

Office equipment (computers, multi-line phone system)

Job description

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

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Special Education

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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.