Special Education Teacher - Strat II; BD - Franklin

Special Education Teacher
- Strat II (BD) - Franklin

Cedar Rapids Community School District, Franklin Middle School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job : 5731685
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 21, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

ENDORSEMENTS: Special Education - Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD K-12

• Develops and implements programming associated with core and social skills curriculum to be delivered in a classroom setting for assigned students.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Teams with school staff to provide strategies that support and meet students needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members, including IEPs, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans.
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assists and collaborates with the principal, teaching and paraprofessional staff, Grant Wood Area Agency Staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to academic achievement and behavioral goals.
• Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria consistently.
• Maintains Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certification with district support.
• Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred. Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and cognitive restructuring.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas from 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.

• 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.

• 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 children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies principles of continuous improvement through quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Will not shy from today s educational challenges.
• Understands and accepts the physical risk associated with working with students with behavioral issues.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Works with great integrity.
• Has a track record of success.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of district educational goals.
• 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 include standing, walking, using hands, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, and other movements. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

The work environment is generally quiet, involves indoor and outdoor activities, and may require professional hours beyond typical schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities of applicants.

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