High School Special Education Teacher/Level III Classroom Job Boone area,Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Position: High School Special Education Teacher / Level III Classroom

High School Special Education Teacher / Level III Classroom

Boone Community School District, Boone, Iowa

Boone Community School District’s mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world.

We are not only a committed equal‑opportunity employer, but we actively strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of our students and community.

Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Year: 187 Days

Job Summary

A Level III Special Education Teacher designs and implements highly individualized instruction for students with diverse learning, social, and behavioral needs. The role requires advanced expertise in developing and modifying curriculum, writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and facilitating behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The teacher manages a student roster, ensures compliance with all IDEA regulations, and facilitates meaningful student progress toward IEP goals.

Strong skills in crisis intervention, data‑driven decision making, and coaching educational associates are essential for success.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
Experience developing and implementing curriculum
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom
Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age‑appropriate curriculum
Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting
Demonstrated desire to be a lifelong learner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members

Prepare, plan, and deliver instructional activities

Create a positive educational learning environment

Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities

Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students

Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co‑workers, supervisors, and other school staff

Measure progress and accomplishments of students toward their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies

Attend workshops and training in district and within the state to further advance professional development

Stay up to date with learning strategies and current opportunities for students

Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served

Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines

Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students

Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues

Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus

Special Education Responsibilities:

Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with the IEP team
Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one‑on‑one
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Update IEPs…


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High School Special Education Teacher​/Level III Classroom

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