Special Ed Strategist - Middle School

Special Ed Strategist I – Middle School

Waterloo Community School District – Hoover, Waterloo, IA

Job Summary: Provide educational leadership through the district curriculum, facilitating equitable learning for all students and supporting district educational goals.

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

• Enhance academic performance and support implementation of the district’s student achievement goals.
• Provide multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff.
• Implement strategies supporting students, building and district goals.
• Use student performance data as a guide for decision‑making.
• Accept responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports every student.
• Create an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
• Participate in and contribute to a school culture focused on improved student learning.
• Communicate with students, families, colleagues and the community effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrate competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Apply student development knowledge to make learning experiences meaningful and accessible.
• Relate ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Use instructional strategies appropriate to the content area.
• Plan and prepare for instruction using student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum.
• Set high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
• Select strategies to engage all students in learning.
• Leverage technology and other resources in instruction.
• Use research‑based instructional strategies addressing all cognitive levels.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Analyze student progress in collaboration with staff and leadership.
• Create a learning community encouraging positive social interaction and self‑regulation.
• Develop and implement classroom procedures and routines supporting high learning expectations.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Maintain a safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Demonstrate continuous inquiry and learning habits.
• Collaborate to improve professional practice and student learning.
• Apply research, knowledge and skills from professional development to improve practice.
• Adhere to board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.
• Contribute to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Provide accurate records and information.
• Ensure substitute plans and procedures are in place.
• Protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Participate in required meetings and conferences.
• Select appropriate channels for conflict resolution.
• Dress professionally to promote a positive image.

In addition, teachers assigned to special federal and state programs or grants must comply with Title I, IDEA, and other applicable regulations.

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university.
• Certified as K‑8 or 5‑12 Strategist I.
• Experience as a self‑starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents, community members and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and related issues.
• Commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights.
• Demonstrated conflict‑resolution skills.
• Co‑teaching background.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and basic computer security expectations.
• Fluency in the use of educational copyright laws and storage device management.
• Good record of collaboration and team service.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full‑time
Salary: $50,000 – $82,551 per year

• Principal:
  Tom Harskamp
• Office:
  Hoover
• Phone: (319) 433‑2830
• Email: harskampt