Special Education Strat II: BD​/LD

Davenport Community School District Job Posting

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. This position involves providing research-based social skills instruction and intervention. The candidate must attend all required trainings by the special education department and/or District, whether occurring in summer, evenings, or during the school year. They must be willing to accept feedback regarding implementation and use feedback to implement changes in instruction. Instruction based upon the Iowa Core Standards is required.

Regularly use data to drive instruction and make educational decisions. Complete all paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner, including updating progress monitoring. Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure student is progressing towards grade level skills and/or standards. Implement services outlined in each individual's IEP with fidelity. Work with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities Mild, Moderate and Severe; including students diagnosed with Autism and Spectrum Disorder.

Ability to remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis. Willingness to work with students who are disruptive, aggressive, disrespectful and/or explosive in nature. Ability to manage difficult behavior and maintain students exhibiting these problem behaviors in classroom setting, while providing instruction and positive reinforcement. Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention strategies based upon applied behavior analysis to provide services to students in the school environment as an alternative to suspension.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and effectively communicate those objectives to students. Identify students' needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans. Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences. Confer and cooperate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting student learning, following approved curricula.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems. Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning. Support instruction through an Individual Education Plan for students with special needs, aligning with District and Iowa Core Curriculum. Provide individual and small group research-based instruction based upon principals of applied behavior analysis designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic, social and emotional growth.

Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Translate lesson plans and activities into developmentally appropriate learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Develop individualized educational plans that meet State and Federal Guidelines. Foster cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.

Develop in each student an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and his/her role in his family and community. Utilize technology - computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment in the delivery of instruction. Utilize research based teaching strategies, including those based upon principles of applied behavior analysis and Language Essentials for Teaching Reading and Spelling. Evaluate students' academic and social growth by monitoring individualized education plans and progress reports.

Utilize assessment materials and make appropriate classroom student assessments. Use data to inform instruction. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Knowledge of and implementation of International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior, to maintain a positive learning environment.

Model and maintain standards of responsible student behavior. Implement effective individualized behavior management strategies (based upon principles of applied behavior analysis) and curriculum accommodations. Demonstrate substantial ability in interpreting behavior assessments, Functional Behavior…