Special Education Teacher - Strat

Overview

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• Special Education - Educational Strategist 5-12
• Special Education - Instructional Strategist I - Mild & Moderate 5-12
• Special Education - Learning Disabilities 5-12
• Special Education - Mildly Disabled 5-12
• Special Education - Multicat Spec Class Intg 5-12
• Special Education - Multicategorical Resource Mild (option1) 5-12

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned. Develops and implements programming associated with student IEP needs to be delivered in a high school classroom setting.

Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements. Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks. Assists High School staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals. Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members. Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming. Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to instruction and implementation of students’ IEPs.

Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Education required. Experience in classroom teaching in secondary grades preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won’t shy from today’s educational challenges.
• Understands and accepts the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and…