TAP Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high‑quality educational environment.

The Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Teacher develops, coordinates, and oversees services within the TAP program to introduce, explore, and facilitate vocational opportunities for students with disabilities. This position focuses on equipping youth with the necessary skills for independent living, academic learning, and career readiness, ensuring a seamless transition from high school to competitive community employment.

TAP Teacher

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Building Principal

Exempt

Experience

• Experience working with transition‑age youth with disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, or community‑based instruction preferred.

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in position related area
• Iowa State Teacher License

Endorsement Requirement

• Appropriate K–12 Special Education endorsement(s) issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

• Strong instructional planning and delivery aligned to district curriculum and learning goals.
• Ability to use assessment data to guide instruction and support student growth.
• Effective classroom management that fosters a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate professionally and engage in continuous learning and improvement.

• Comprehensive Service Delivery: Carry out expected duties including student intake, screening, evaluation, goal development, community placement, vocational support, vocational counseling, and ongoing stakeholder communication.
• Vocational Guidance: Provide individualized student vocational counseling aligned with personal and professional student goals.
• Individualized Planning: Oversee the development and implementation of individual plans for employment (IPE) and support transition plans for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Work Readiness
  
  Skills:
  
  Assist students with writing resumes, filling out job applications, practicing interview techniques, teaching positive work habits, and developing interpersonal skills that promote long‑term employment.
• Independent Living Support: Support community living skills, including proper hygiene, budgeting, use of public transportation, and other vital daily living skills.
• Summer Programming: Develop and implement summer activities for students and families in cooperation with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS).

• Job Development: Work cooperatively with community business owners and employers to develop supportive relationships, aiming to increase vocational access for students with disabilities.
• Employer Consultation: Encourage employers to utilize job incentives, consult with employers in problem‑solving situations, and coordinate external services based on individual student needs.
• Worksite Supervision: Oversee job coaching and training activities on work sites, and complete evaluation and exploration activities at job shadowing sites.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively and maintain transparent relationships with TAP participants, their parents/caregivers, high school staff, and IVRS representatives.
• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate actively with the TAP Coach, IVRS counselors, school administrators, school counselors, and special education teachers to ensure a cohesive support network.
• Inclusive Relations: Demonstrate the ability to develop…