Secondary Special Education Teacher - Timberline (25/26)

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to support students in grades 6-8. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and implementing Individual Education Plans tailored to diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and a commitment to professional growth while applying various teaching methods. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to a collaborative learning environment focused on meeting the needs of all learners. Join a passionate team committed to fostering academic success and personal development in every student.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching license required; experience with special education preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create relationships with students and implement Individual Education Plans.
• Differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners.

Skills

Classroom Management

Behavior Intervention Plans

Individual Education Plans

Differentiating Instruction

Co-Teaching

Oral and Written Communication

Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Education

Valid State of Iowa teaching license

Instructional Strategist I or II endorsement

Job description

Position Criteria:

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I or Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD) acceptable, willingness to obtain Class B Instructional Strategist II (ID) endorsement.
• Previous classroom teaching experience at the 6-8th grade levels, preferred.
• Understands function of behavior and ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
• Successful secondary special education teaching experience.

Performance Criteria:

• Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.
• Experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans and corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of skills needed in community and independent living.
• Demonstrate flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and be able to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Understand and apply in professional practice the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students, highlighted by a commitment to: differentiating instruction for learners, meeting the needs of diverse learners, including all special populations.
• Understand and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, collaborating, whole/small group and individualized instruction.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.
• Articulate oral and written communications.
• Serve and meet the expectations for being a WHS student advisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.
• Participate in secondary-level professional development.