Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher

Johnston Community School District; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Community School District seeks a Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher in Johnston, Iowa. This temporary six‑month contract includes a prorated salary and potential for continuation to the 2027‑2028 school year.

Candidates must hold a valid Iowa teaching license with K‑12 Instructional Strategist II: ID endorsement and have experience in special education. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with students, families and staff to support learning.

Qualifications

• Requires Iowa teaching license with ID endorsement for K-12
• Experience in special education preferred
• Ability to work with students, families and staff
• Demonstrates professional integrity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Teaching to local curriculum standards and communicating goals to students and parents
• Establishing fair classroom rules and reinforcing positive behaviors
• Preparing materials prior to class and aligning lessons with district standards
• Using varied instructional strategies to support diverse learners
• Assessing student progress with traditional and alternative measures

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Valid Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID endorsement

Job description

Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970310
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 14, 2027

Job Description

Temporary, 6-monthcontract(salary prorated accordingly)

Potential for continuation to 2027-2028

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II:ID endorsement
• Previous special education teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
• Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community
• Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
• Respects differing points of view
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
• Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS

• Teaching to local curriculum standards
  • Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
  • Communicates learning goals to students and parents
  • Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
  • Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
  • Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner
  • Reinforces positive behaviors
  • Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors
  • Establishes and maintains rapport with students
• Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
  • Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
  • Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class
  • Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
  • Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
  • Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
  • Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
• Uses effective instructional techniques
  • Uses instructional time effectively
  • Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
  • Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
  • Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process
  • Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs
  • Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
  • Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
  • Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
  • Provides students with opportunities for success
  • Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
• Uses effective assessment strategies
  • Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning
  • Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
  • Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
  • Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g., participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences, including the development of technology skills)
  • Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom
  • Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities
• Works collegially to select and implement building and district goals
• Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation
• Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments
• Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions
• Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
• Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.)

Terms of Employment: temporary contract through end of 2026-2027 school year

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,832 to $93,657 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Learning Disabled

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Contact Information

• Kaniesha Agee , Principal
• SUMMIT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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