Special Education Strat I: Mild/Moderate

DAVENPORT CSD; Davenport (IA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

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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.

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• 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.

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Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

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* MUST attend all required trainings by special education department and/or District, whether occurring in summer, evenings, or during school year.

* MUST be willing to accept feedback regarding implementation and use feedback to implement changes in 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 student is progressing towards grade level skills and/or standards.

* Implement services outlined in each individual's IEP with fidelity.

* Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and effectively communicate those objectives to students.

• Identify students' needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences.
• Discuss student problems, behavior incidents, positive developments, and progress with parents in an honest, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• Promotes parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.
• Confer and cooperate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting student learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
• Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning. Participate in the co‑teaching process with general education teachers in a variety of core curricular areas.
• Support instruction through an Individual Education Plan for students with special needs, aligning with District adopted curriculum.
• Provide individual and small group research‑based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and regulations and procedures of the District.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Translate lesson plans and activities into developmentally appropriate learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Develop individualized educational plans that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
• Foster cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
• Develop in each student an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and his/her role in his family and community.
• Utilize technology - computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment in the delivery of instruction.
• Utilize research-based teaching strategies.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth by monitoring individualized education plans and progress reports.
• Utilize assessment materials and make appropriate classroom student assessments.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior, to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Model and maintain standards of responsible student behavior.
• Implement effective individualized behavior management strategies and curriculum accommodations.
• Demonstrate substantial ability in interpreting behavior assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention plans and data for the purpose of creating Behavior Plans.
• Attend professional in-service activities and teacher training workshops provided by the District as well as self-selected professional growth activities in order to maintain and improve professional competence.