Special Education Instructor

Overview

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of State Training School (STS) is seeking a Special Education Instructor to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunity for growth and development.

STS is a close-knit environment with a strong professional learning community structure. There are no extra duties beyond the Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule and you can request to use your vacation time as soon as it accrues. We offer several days throughout the year to work on curriculum development and courses for re-licensure are provided as part of the workday.

There is approximately 1 month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility.

• Special Education Instructors work individually and in small groups to provide students specially designed instruction.
• Instructors work with general education instructors and other campus staff to meet the challenging needs of our students.
• There is strong support from the Central Rivers Area Education Agency.
• This position is in addition to a team of special education instructors that work to provide for the students at STS.
• Transitional services are provided by STS staff as well as contract staff to maximize each young man’s chances for success upon returning to their community.

• General education studies
• Special education programs
• Title I
• High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED)
• Competency-based Special Education programs
• Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling
• Group Therapy and Family Therapy
• Rehabilitation/Skills Groups

The successful candidate must possess an Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible and able to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, and hold at least one of the following endorsements:

• 5-12 Instructional Strategist I Mild & Moderate
• K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD
• 5-12 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration
• 5-12 Multicategorical Resource (option
  1)
• 5-12 Mildly Disabled
• 5-12 Behavior Disorders
• 5-12 Learning Disabilities

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
  Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage.
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage:
  Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Resources and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs:
  Discounts on a variety of goods and services.
• Free On-Campus Workout Facilities:
  Access to an on-campus gym during off-student hours, including basketball courts, weight rooms, showers, lockers, cardio room for staff only with free usage.

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Working at STS comes with a special perk: this location offers access for staff to the on-campus gym during off-student hours.

Eldora Highlights: STS is located in Eldora, a community with a population of about 2,800 in north central Iowa, with access to outdoor and educational opportunities nearby. Eldora is within driving distance to Ames, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Iowa Falls, and Des Moines.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer. HHS encourages applications from individuals with lived experience, minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Relay Iowa TDD.

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Applicants must meet teaching certification requirements established by the Iowa Department of Education, including completion of an elementary, secondary, or child development program of teacher preparation.

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