Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)

Fort Dodge Community School District, Fort Dodge Senior High School – Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Job : 5634013

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Special Education Teacher (High School)

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.

• Leads the development of Individual Educational Plans for students.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and district policy for the identification, progress‑monitoring and IEP development and implementation.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions.
• Coordinates with administrators and teaching staff to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction, curriculum and the learning environment to meet the learning needs of students.
• Coordinates, schedules and provides feedback to para educators.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective and timely communication with parents.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe, engaging and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.
• Organizes and maintains 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.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional materials and supplies and maintains inventory.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation, lunch and recess.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Reliable work attendance is required.

• 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 system, 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.

• Mobility – occasionally.
• Bending – occasionally.
• Talking – occasionally.
• Hearing – occasionally.
• Operating computer –…