High School Special Education Teacher; Strat

High School Special Education Teacher (Strategist I)

Ames Community School District – West Fork Community School District, Rockwell, Iowa.

Special Education (Strategist I) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include enhancing academic performance, delivering instruction for diverse learners, classroom management, IEP responsibilities, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Enhance academic performance of students.
• Demonstrate content knowledge appropriate to teaching position.
• Plan and prepare instruction.
• Use strategies to deliver instruction that meets multiple learning needs.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Fulfill all IEP responsibilities: timely progress monitoring, use data to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with other educational professionals.
• Engage in professional growth.

• Valid Iowa teaching license.
• Special Education Strategist I endorsement or willingness to obtain required endorsement.
• Special Education Strategist I and Strategist II: BD/LD endorsements preferred.

• Physical stamina: bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, assist physically active students.
• Understanding of diverse student needs and ability to relate to children with varying academic and behavioral needs.
• Professional communication skills.
• Patience, compassion and caring relationships with children.
• Initiative and ability to anticipate and respond to problem situations.
• Create a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
• Consistent and punctual attendance.

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Personal, sick, and family sick leave.
• IPERS retirement.

The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer and an E-Verify employer.