Special Education Teacher - Strat ; MC - Erskine

Special Education Teacher - Strat I (MC) - Erskine

Cedar Rapids Community School District – Erskine Elementary School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job : 5844561

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Full‑time

Provides instruction in curricular and social‑emotional behavior areas to students grades K‑5.

• Develops and implements programming associated with core and social skills curriculum 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 the 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred, including 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.
• 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 their 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 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 role requires standing, walking, handling objects, talking and hearing; bending and twisting at the neck and trunk; lifting and moving up to 50 pounds within 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet. Vision: close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers and written materials.

The work environment is usually quiet with indoor temperatures but may require outdoor supervision. Hours extend beyond typical 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. duties. The climate requires professional commitment and adaptability.

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 applicants with disabilities.

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: 319‑558‑2747
• Email: human resources