JH/HS Special Education Teachers; Strat,Strat II Job Letts Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Position: JH / HS Special Education Teachers (Strat I, Strat II Preferred) - Signing Bonus
Location: Letts

overview

louisa-muscatine junior high / high school is seeking two special education teachers (strategist i, strategist ii preferred) for the 2026/27 school year. These positions start mid-august, 2026 and include 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. The 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 louisa‑muscatine district encompasses a harmonious blend of farm land, industry, business and growing residential areas. Although located in a tranquil, rural setting, we have quick access to many cultural centers and events in neighboring cities such as iowa city, davenport‑rock island, muscatine, burlington, chicago, st. Louis,

and cedar rapids. With our close location to larger cities and closeness to the recreational aspects of the mississippi, iowa and cedar rivers, our growing rural community benefits from its location, its resources, and its common‑sense people.

qualifications

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.

skills

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 a 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.

other requirements

human relations skills are essential.

good attendance is essential.

reports to

building principal

job goal

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.

performance responsibilities

demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for and implementation of the school district's student achievement goals. The teacher:

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 approprate to the teaching position. The teacher:

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. The teacher:

uses student achievement data,…

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

JH/HS Special Education Teachers; Strat , Strat II