Special Education Teacher - Strat ; MC

Special Education Teacher
- Strat I (MC)

Cedar Rapids Community School District Wilson Middle School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provides instruction in curricular and social, emotional behavior areas to students grades 6-8.

• 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, FBAs and BIPs.
• 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 confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• 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, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred, with knowledge of positive behavioral supports and cognitive restructuring.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations.
• Effective written report writing and communication to students, colleagues, parents and staff.
• Effective oral presentation and response to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
• Assistance to students in 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 personal 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.
• Does 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.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

• Applies knowledge of current research related to supporting the district educational goals.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• SPEAKS clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Performs duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, talk and hear. Must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0‑24 inches and occasionally up to 36 inches. Uses hand strength to grasp items. Bends or twists at the neck and trunk more than average while performing duties. Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum…