ECSE Teacher - Vince Meyer

Terms of Employment

196 or 194 days depending on experience within WCSD

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• PK-3 Birth through grade three, Inclusive Settings; or PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education - 100
• A solid understanding of how to write, implement and monitor IEP goals using the appropriate progress monitoring decision-making procedures
• Understanding of and experience with progress monitoring and Web IEP
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification

• Understanding and experience with the Iowa Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum
• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff
• Knowledge of functions of behavior as they relate to developing and implementing appropriate behavior intervention plans
• Experience with challenging behaviors and a willingness to serve on the building response team
• Ability to teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs
• Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
• Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours