Secondary Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Community School District in Iowa is seeking a Secondary Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities. The role involves developing curriculum, preparing materials, and delivering instruction within a safe, collaborative environment.

The teacher will plan and assess IEPs, collaborate with general education staff, and communicate progress to families, aiming to foster growth and success for each student.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE.

Responsibilities

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members.
• Prepare, plan, and deliver instructional activities.
• Create a positive educational learning environment.
• Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities.
• Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies.
• Attend workshops and training, in district and within the state, in order to further advance professional development.
• Stay abreast with learning strategies and current opportunities for students.
• Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues.
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Physical ability

Safe classroom environment

Age-appropriate curriculum

Collaboration

Lifelong learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential/license (BOEE)

Job description

Job Title

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5820230

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of our students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams.

Expect the BEST...Achieve SUCCESS!

Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Year: 189 Days

SUMMARY: Special education teachers work with students who have mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities. As teachers, they are responsible for leading learning for their students. Teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups. They track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.
• Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Core)

1. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members.
2. Prepare, plan, and deliver instructional activities.
3. Create a positive educational learning environment.
4. Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities.
5. Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.
6. Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
7. Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies.
9. Attend workshops and training, in district and within the state, in order to further advance professional development.
10. Stay abreast with learning strategies and current opportunities for students.
11. Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
12. Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines.
13. Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students.
14. Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues.
15. Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus.

Special Education Responsibilities

• Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs.
• Adapt general lessons to meet students' needs.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with the IEP Team.
• Plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities.
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers in support of student IEP needs.
• When appropriate co‑teach in the general education classroom.
• Discuss students' progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Activities

• Stand
• Walk
• Sit
• Use hands to handle or feel

Reach, Climb, and Other Movements

• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Communication & Sensory

• Talk
• Hear
• Taste
• Smell

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

Mental Functions

• Compare
• Analyze
• Communicate
• Copy
• Coordinate
• Instruct
• Compute
• Synthesize
• Evaluate
• Use Interpersonal Skills
• Compile
• Negotiate

Work Environment

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Work with explosives
• Risk of radiation
• Vibration

Vision Demands

• No special vision requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Noise Level

• Very quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate
• Loud
• Very loud

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [e-mail], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; [phone].

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education