Special Education Teacher - WHS (25/26)

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and dedicated special education teacher to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Iowa teaching license and have experience working with high school learners. This role emphasizes the importance of creating supportive relationships with students and implementing effective Individual Education Plans. The successful applicant will demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and a commitment to professional growth, ensuring that all students' diverse needs are met. If you are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching license required; experience with special education preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Instructional Strategist certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.
• Implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development.

Skills

Behavior Intervention Plans

Classroom Teaching Experience

Differentiating Instruction

Communication Skills

Education

Valid State of Iowa Teaching License

Instructional Strategist I or II

Job description

Position Criteria

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I (5-12) or Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD) acceptable, or willingness to obtain.
• Previous classroom teaching experience at the 10-12th grade levels, preferred.
• Understands function of behavior and ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
• Successful secondary special education teaching experience.

Performance Responsibilities

• Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.
• Experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans and corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of skills needed in community and independent living.
• Demonstrate flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and be able to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Understand and apply in professional practice the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students, highlighted by a commitment to differentiating instruction for learners and meeting the needs of diverse learners, including all special populations.
• Understand and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, collaborating, whole/small group and individualized instruction.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.
• Articulate oral and written communications.
• Serve and meet the expectations for being a WHS student advisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.
• Participate in secondary-level professional development.