Special Education Strat - Middle School

Waterloo Community School District George Washington Carver - Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Special Education Strat I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Certified Teacher

Immediate Supervisor: Building principal and/or designated administrators

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district-adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manger congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies.

All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*) which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• K-8 or 5-12 Strategist I

Experience

• Dependent on specific open position

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Success working with students that have disabilities
• Experience working with students that have disabilities
• Co-teaching background

Technology Requirements

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff. b. Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals. c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making. d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student. e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport and fairness.
  
  f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning. g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues and communities effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships and different perspectives related to the content area. b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the…