Special Education IEP Specialist (Mild/Moderate)

DAVENPORT CSD; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davenport Community School District is seeking educators to implement instruction aligned with Iowa Core Standards and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). You will collaborate with general education teachers, use data to guide decisions, and maintain timely paperwork while communicating with families.

Responsibilities include attending trainings, implementing IEP services with fidelity, and promoting parent engagement and professional growth within a collaborative school environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required trainings by the special education department and/or District, including summer, evenings, or during the school year.
• Be willing to accept feedback regarding implementation and use feedback to improve instruction.
• Provide instruction based upon the Iowa Core Standards.
• Regularly use data to drive instruction and make educational decisions.
• Complete all paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner, including updating progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students progress toward grade level skills and standards.
• Implement services outlined in each individual's IEP with fidelity.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Identify students' needs and refer and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls and conferences.
• Discuss student problems, behavior incidents, progress with parents in an honest, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• Promote parent participation in education activities provided for their children.
• Co‑teach with general education teachers in a variety of core curricular areas.
• Support instruction through an IEP aligned with District curricula.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction based on data to meet diverse student needs.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction for a wide range of abilities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and core subject matter per state law and district procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and materials to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs.
• Plan activities for a balanced program of instruction and hands-on learning.
• Translate lessons into developmentally appropriate experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Prepare for assigned classes and document preparation as requested.
• Develop individualized education plans that meet state and federal guidelines.
• Foster cooperative social behavior through group activities to support relationships.
• Develop in each student an awareness of self-worth and community role.
• Utilize technology and research-based teaching strategies in instruction.
• Evaluate student growth using IEPs and progress reports.
• Utilize assessment materials and document classroom observations.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Model responsible student behavior and apply behavior management strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret behavior assessments and data to inform Behavior Plans.
• Attend professional development and teacher training to maintain and improve professional competence.

Job description

The Davenport Community School District is seeking educators to implement instruction aligned with Iowa Core Standards and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). You will collaborate with general education teachers, use data to guide decisions, and maintain timely paperwork while communicating with families.

Responsibilities include attending trainings, implementing IEP services with fidelity, and promoting parent engagement and professional growth within a collaborative school environment.