Special Education Teacher K-12 Instructional Strategist II ID

JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education Teacher K-12 Instructional Strategist II:ID to join the district. Starting January 4, 2027, the candidate must hold a State of Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II:ID endorsement and complete CPI training upon hire.

Responsibilities include using diverse teaching methods, maintaining strong relationships with students, staff and families, and implementing MTSS and Iowa standards across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.
• Ability to build healthy relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
• Ability to deliver instruction effectively to meet diverse needs.
• Ability to implement multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small group, differentiation, etc).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Meets district standards as per the Certified Staff Professional Growth Model.
• Performs trainings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Co-teaching

Differentiation

CPI Training

MTSS

Iowa Standards

Data use

Technology for instruction

Communication

Education

Iowa K-12 Instructional Strategist II:ID endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher K-12 Instructional Strategist II ID

West Des Moines Community Schools JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Address: 4105 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, Iowa

State of Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II:ID endorsement required.

Candidate will need to complete both written and physical components of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided by district upon hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.


• Ability to create and maintain healthy relationshipswith students, staff, parents and community.


• Ability to provide instruction to effectively meet the needs of all students.


• Ability to effectively implement multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small group, differentiation, etc).


• Knowledge and ability to implement the Iowa Teaching Standards.


• Knowledge of special education, section 504 and MTSS process.


• Ability to communicate effectively with others.


• Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, communication and data management.


• Ability to effectively engage in professional growth individually and with collaborative teams.


• Ability to implementfederal, state and district goals with students.


• Knowledge of Federal, State and Department of Iowa regulations.


• Knowledgeof Federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the Iowa Teaching Standards.


• Meets district standards as set forth in the Certified Staff Professional Growth Model Guidelines.


• Perform all trainings as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,027 Per Year

Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Kristi Bentz , Director of Special Education


• LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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