Secondary Special Education Teacher - Level I​/II: or BD​/LD - WHS

Secondary Special Education Teacher - Level I/II:  BD/LD - WHS

Waukee Community School District, Waukee High School – Waukee, Iowa.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 4, 2026

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist II () endorsement, preferred.
• Instructional Strategist I or Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD) acceptable; willingness to obtain Class B Instructional Strategist II () endorsement.
• Previous classroom teaching experience at the 10‑12th grade levels, preferred.
• Understanding of behavior function and ability to implement behavior intervention plans.
• Successful secondary special education teaching experience.

• Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.
• Experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans and corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of skills needed in community and independent living.
• Demonstrate flexibility, high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
• Demonstrate understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Understand and apply the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students, highlighted by a commitment to differentiating instruction for learners and meeting the needs of diverse learners, including all special populations.
• Use multiple teaching methods: co‑teaching, collaboration, whole/small group, and individualized instruction.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation for that growth plan.
• Articulate oral and written communication skills.
• Serve and meet the expectations for being a WHS student advisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.
• Participate in secondary‑level professional development.

• 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 as part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care – Childcare available at a cost for staff children aged 6 months to 5 years
• Mileage reimbursed for approved work‑related travel in a personal vehicle during scheduled work hours

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

$57,200 Per Year

• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities

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