Special Education Teacher Elementary

Special Education Teacher Elementary (Salary: $5,000 sign‑on bonus) | Job

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching / Primary / Early Childhood Special Education

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Location:

Feelhaver Elementary School

District:
Fort Dodge Community School District

Supervisor:
Building Administrator

Contract Length: 190 days

Job Classification:
Certified Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Under the general supervision of the Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district‑approved curriculum, documenting student progress and outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individual students, and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance and paid leave.

• Lead the development of Individual Educational Plans for students.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and district policy for identification, progress monitoring, IEP development and implementation.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students’ IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Respond to student behavioral needs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions.
• Coordinate with administrators and teaching staff to ascertain individual students’ abilities and needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction, curriculum and the learning environment to meet the learning needs of students.
• Coordinate, schedule and provide feedback to para educators.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective and timely communication with parents.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe, engaging and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conduct individual and small‑group instruction as needed.
• Continuously acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively participating in professional learning communities and other opportunities.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and laws.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional materials and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Supervise students in activities that take place outside the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, lunch and recess.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable work attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to special education teaching.
• License issued by Iowa BoEE for special education teaching.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation.
• Knowledge of special education law, Department of Education requirements, and best practice.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to use computer network systems, technology devices, and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coworkers and the greater community.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Occasionally: mobility, bending, speaking, hearing, operating computer, stationary position, balance, lifting up to 20 pounds, manual dexterity tasks, reaching/pushing/pulling, sitting, carrying (25 feet).
• Frequently and Constantly: as indicated in the table (not replicated here for brevity).

• District office hours.
• Indoors.
• Weekends/Off schedule.
• Temperature extremes.

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.