Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Teach Iowa Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District - Reinbeck, Iowa

We are seeking an empathetic and resilient Elementary Special Education Teacher specializing in behavior intervention. In this role, you will champion students with diverse behavioral and emotional needs, helping them develop self-regulation and social-emotional skills in a supportive environment. ( Valid K-6 Special Education certification required, preferred or willing to obtain Strategist II endorsement )

TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher (TK-6th Grade)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet the learning and socio-emotional needs of all students.

Required:

• Valid Iowa Teaching License (Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate, Preference for K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD)
• Appropriate endorsement in special education or willingness to obtain code for teaching assignment, preference to Level 2 endorsement in special education
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods

Desired:

• Previous classroom teaching experience
• Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
• Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of “Educating for the choices and challenges of tomorrow.”
• Exhibits essential dispositions of being a collaborative leader and colleague
• Exhibits effective communications skills
• Effective outcomes in providing all students behavioral and social-emotional support
• Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for all students
• Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, enthusiasm, and self-reflection for effective outcomes for all students
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Shows appropriate hospitality to all students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
• Success in working with students from diverse backgrounds or willingness to acquire these skills.
• Comply with GR Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

• Monitor and develop IEP goals for students with special needs to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are made for student success.
• Conduct IEP meetings to share progress by designated deadlines.
• Collaborate with the CRAEA Special Education Consultant on re-revaluations and student needs.
• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Experience differentiating instruction for all students regardless of circumstance.
• Implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum through consistent collaboration, grading, and assessment.
• Participate in building and district collaboration to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Participate in professional development.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using best practice for instruction, such as direct instruction, student led discussions, and inquiry based learning as needed and appropriate.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Provide instruction by teaching others how to utilize different tasks and abilities.
• Leading through communication to others to convey information effectively.
• Utilize differentiated strategies/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts and tasks.
• Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to…