Teacher: Off-Site Programs 2026-27

Grant Wood Area Education Agency; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Wood Area Education Agency is seeking a full-time Teacher to start in August 2026 at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center in Cedar Rapids. The role involves teaching secondary students in diverse off-campus settings and providing tailored instructional and behavioral programming. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in education, an Iowa teaching license with an Instructional Strategist endorsement, and at least one year of classroom experience, particularly with students facing behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Iowa license with Instructional Strategist I or Strategist II endorsement is necessary.
• One year of classroom experience including supervision of students and working with behavior challenges.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Teacher position starting August 2026 at Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
• Teach primarily secondary students in off-campus settings.
• Provide instructional and behavioral programming tailored to each student's needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Iowa license with Instructional Strategist I or Strategist II endorsement

Job description

Responsibilities

Full‑time (190 day) Teacher position to start August 2026 at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center classroom located at 800 Walford Rd. SW Cedar Rapids.

Serves primarily secondary students in a variety of off‑campus settings including shelter, detention, prison and other facilities. Provides instructional and behavioral programming designed to meet each student’s unique educational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Iowa license with Instructional Strategist I or Strategist II endorsement.
• One year of classroom experience including supervision of students, implementation of instructional and behavioral planning, evaluation of student progress, and working with students with behavior challenges.

EOE/AA