Secondary Special Education Teacher Job Waukee area,Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. The district is committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world.

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ LD/ED Teacher

Date Posted: 7/7/2026

Location:

Boone Community School District

Date Available:

08/13/2026

Job Summary

Special education teachers work with students who have mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities. Teachers are responsible for leading learning for their students and developing curriculum and lesson plans, presenting lessons to students individually or in groups, tracking progress, creating reports for parents, and maintaining a safe classroom environment to optimize student capabilities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room.
Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.
Demonstrated desire to be a life‑long learner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members.

Prepare, plan, and deliver instructional activities.

Create a positive educational learning environment.

Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities.

Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.

Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co‑workers, supervisors, and other school staff.

Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies.

Attend workshops and training, in district and within the state, to further advance professional development.

Stay abreast with learning strategies and current opportunities for students.

Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines.

Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students.

Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues.

Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus.

Special Education Responsibilities:

Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs.
Adapt general lessons to meet students' needs.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with the IEP Team.
Plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one‑on‑one.
Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.
Work collaboratively in with general education teachers in support of student IEP needs.
When appropriate co‑teach in the general education classroom.
Discuss students' progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
Prepare and help students…