Secondary Special Education Teacher

Boone Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Community School District is seeking a High School LD/ED Teacher who will develop and deliver customized instruction for students with diverse learning needs. You will collaborate with general education staff to adapt curriculum, monitor progress, and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid BOEE teaching credential.

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.
• Attend workshops and training, in district and within the state, to further advance professional development.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Collaboration

Lifelong learner

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential/licensing

Job description

Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. The district is 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.

Position Type: High School Teaching/ LD/ED Teacher

Date Posted: 7/7/2026

Location: Boone Community School District

Date Available: 08/13/2026

Job Summary

Special education teachers work with students who have mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities. Teachers are responsible for leading learning for their students and developing curriculum and lesson plans, presenting lessons to students individually or in groups, tracking progress, creating reports for parents, and maintaining a safe classroom environment to optimize student capabilities.

Education and 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

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, 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.
16. 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 in 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.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical Activities: standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, stooping, talking.
• Weight and Force Demands: up to 100 pounds; occasional handling of more than 100 pounds.
• Mental Functions: analyze, compare, calculate, evaluate, communicate, coordinate, instruct, negotiate.
• Work Environment: wet or humid conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, radiation, vibration.
• Vision Demands: No special vision requirements, but close vision at 20 inches and distance vision at 20 feet are needed; color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are also required.
• Noise Level: very quiet to moderate; occasional loud conditions may occur.

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].