Special Education Strat I: Mild​/Moderate and Title I Interventionist

Special Education Instructional Strategist I:
Mild/Moderate

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. This position is split: 50% Special Education Strat I:
Mild/Moderate & 50% Title I Interventionist.

Duties include:

Special

Education:

• Attend all required trainings by special education department and/or District.
• Implement feedback to improve instruction.
• Provide instruction based upon the Iowa Core Standards.
• Use data to drive instruction and make educational decisions.
• Complete all paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure student progress.
• Implement services outlined in each individual's IEP with fidelity.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Identify students' needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning.
• Participate in the co-teaching process with general education teachers.
• Support instruction through an Individual Education Plan for students with special needs.
• Provide individual and small group research-based instruction.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
• Translate lesson plans and activities into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation.
• Develop individualized educational plans that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
• Foster cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects.
• Utilize technology in the delivery of instruction.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior.
• Implement effective individualized behavior management strategies.
• Attend professional in-service activities and teacher training workshops.
• Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Plan and coordinate the work of educational assistants and other professional support staff.
• Supervise students in out of classroom activities.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
• Participate as a collaborative teacher team member.
• Ability to assess the strengths, needs, interests, and aspirations of their students.
• Ability to use a variety of media and technology to enhance their communications.
• Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must.

Title I Interventionist:

• Provide services to Title I identified students only.
• Report to Trinity Lutheran School.
• Implement Davenport Community School District reading curriculum.
• Attend and provide all reading professional development.
• Participate fully as a productive team member.
• Implement building and district elementary and middle level initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Willingness to participate in staff development, utilize collaborative teacher teams.
• Able to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse learning community.
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment.
• Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable.
• Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Endorsement
  
  Required:
  
  [148].

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies.

Work Environment:

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

Special Qualification Desired:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Education.
• Cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Special education teaching experience desired.
• Knowledge of interactive whiteboards and graphing calculators.
• Extensive computer/technology knowledge.
• Experience with middle level adolescents necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of differentiation of instruction necessary to meet needs of diverse student community.