JH​/HS Special Education Teacher; Strat , Strat II

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District Louisa-Muscatine JH/HS - Letts, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5461052
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Louisa-Muscatine Junior High / High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Strategist I, Strategist II preferred) for the 2026/27 school year. This position starts Mid-August, 2026 and includes a $5,000 signing bonus with a two-year commitment to the District. Applicants must have an Iowa Teaching License with the proper endorsements.

Louisa-Muscatine Schools is located along the Mississippi River south of Muscatine, Iowa. Our school name comes from being part of Louisa and Muscatine counties. Included in our district are the communities of Grandview, Letts, Fruitland, Cranston, and Muscatine. With this population base, our school district has approximately 850 students. Our schools are located as one large campus on Highway 61. The campus consists of a Preschool through 6th grade elementary building and a 7th through 12th grade secondary building.

Also on campus is the football and track complex as well as the softball and baseball complex.

• The State of Iowa Department of Education sets certification requirements and such licenses are issued through the Board of Educational Examiners. Persons must hold an appropriate license to be employed.

• Ability to assess the needs of students in the classroom.
• Ability to work well with students, teachers, counselors, parents and others.
• Ability to work within the job description with independence and to make judgments and decisions.
• Possess a basic understanding of the operation of building systems including security, intercom, telephone, fire and alarm systems.
• Ability to operate a personal computer that is linked to network so that the teacher can access student data, enter grades, perform on-line IEPs (if applicable) and receive email.
• Ability to operate photocopiers, laminators, classroom and or lab equipment.

• Human relations skills are essential.
• Good attendance is essential.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the building principal.

DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS.

• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families, and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.

DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN CONTENT KNOWLEDGE APPROPRIATE TO THE TEACHING POSITION.

• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make the learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
• Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCE IN PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION.

• Uses student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
• Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
• Uses student developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for…