Special Education Strategist I - 1.0 FTE

Young World Physical Education; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Strategist I located in Muscatine, Iowa. This position is crucial in supporting the academic performance of students and implementing district student achievement goals. It requires the ability to create a respectful and engaging classroom environment.

The ideal candidate must possess State of Iowa certification and demonstrate strong communication and instructional skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $50,000 per year and is integral to enhancing student learning across the district.

Qualifications

• Ability to enhance academic performance for students.
• Demonstrates responsibility for creating a supportive classroom culture.
• Must have appropriate state certification.

Responsibilities

• Enhance academic performance of students.
• Create an environment of mutual respect.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Instructional Skills

Content expertise

Education

State of Iowa certification

Job description

Special Education Strategist I - 1.0 FTE

Muscatine Community School District, Muscatine, Iowa

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Job Details

Job ID: 5730712

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Muscatine Community School District

Responsibilities

• DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families, and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CONTENT KNOWLEDGE APPROPRIATE TO THE TEACHING POSITION.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make the learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
• Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION.
• Uses student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
• Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
• Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction.
• Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
• USES STRATEGIES TO DELIVER INSTRUCTION THAT MEETS THE MULTIPLE LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS.
• Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
• Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
• USES A VARIETY OF METHODS TO MONITOR STUDENT LEARNING.
• Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
• Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
• Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
• Guides students in goal setting and assessing in their own learning.
• Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.
• DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT.
• Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.
• Establishes, communicates, models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
• Develops and implements classroom procedures and routine that support high expectations for learning.
• Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
• ENGAGES IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
• Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
• Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and learning.
• Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
• Establishes and implements professional developmental plans based upon the teacher needs to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
• Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher-created tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized and district tests.
• FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITEIS ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
• Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
• Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
• Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
• OTHER DUTIES: Assist with annual building-wide goal development.
• Provide student supervision (duty time) as grade level appropriate.
• Actively participate in parent conferences and district in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

We require appropriate State of Iowa certification prior to the start of each contract year. Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.

Location

9 schools in the district

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication Skills: Oral
• Instructional
• Students
• Staff
• Public
• Writing
• Lesson Plans
• Students
• Staff
• Public
• Content expertise: Academic subject matter.

Supervisory and Management Skills

• Number of people reporting to you: volunteers, paraeducators, aides
• Directly: 1-3 Ultimately: None
• Decision impact: Employee Department Building District

Specific Skill Expertise

• Knowledge of student’s needs in your classes.
• Able to work well with students, teachers, counselors, parents and other job-related persons.
• Ability to work within the job description with independence and to make judgments and decisions.

Equipment Proficiencies

• Audio equipment including projectors and video equipment
• Basic understanding of the operation of building systems including security, intercom, telephone, fire and alarm systems
• Operation of a personal computer that is linked to network so that the teacher can access student data, enter grades, perform on-line IEPS and receive email.
• Photocopiers, Laminators, classroom and or lab equipment

Other Factors

• Human relations skills are essential.

Terms Of Employment

Bondable and other general conditions.

Evaluation: Principal or Assistant Principal shall evaluate on mandated cycle.

Salary

$50,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan Castle, Principal
• Muscatine High School
• Email: [e-mail]