Special Education Teacher - Strat II - Elementary

Special Education Teacher
- Strat II
- Elementary

Cedar Rapids Community School District
· Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job : 5715098

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026

SUMMARY: Provides instruction to students in K through 5th grade.

• Develops and implements programming associated with student IEP needs to be delivered in a middle 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 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 Elementary Education required.

Experience in classroom teaching at the elementary level preferred.

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.
• 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head, and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee will frequently use hand strength to grasp items. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.

The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

The work environment is generally quiet. The position requires the commitment of…