Special Education Teacher; Instructional Strategist

Special Education Teacher (Instructional Strategist) - Starting  School Year

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District Middle School - Waverly, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5553984

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 25, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

ESSENTIAL DETAILS:

• Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
• Start Date:
  
  School Year
• 7:45 am to 3:45 pm

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic 7th/8th Grade Special Education (Instructional Strategist) Teacher to join our middle school team. This position offers the opportunity to inspire young learners during a critical developmental stage while working collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

At Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming school community where students and staff alike are encouraged to grow, learn, and lead. We believe in creating environments where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. These commitments to belonging, opportunity, and achievement are the core values that guide our work every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized instruction adapted to individual student needs and learning styles
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, general education teachers, and support staff
• Collaborate with grade-level and content team members
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of roster students
• Deliver instruction in various settings, including resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, and general education classrooms, using co-teaching or pull-out models
• Maintain effective classroom management and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Assess student work, provide meaningful feedback, and maintain accurate records
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, adjusting instruction as needed
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and administration
• Participate actively in team meetings and professional learning communities
• Partner with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are implemented in the least restrictive environment
• Support the school's mission of growing, learning, and leading
• Contribute to a culture where all students experience belonging, opportunity, and achievement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Instructional Strategist I (or willing to obtain)

Position Type: Full-time

Special Education >
General Special Education

• Abby Graham
• 1415 4th Avenue SW
• Waverly, Iowa 50677
• Phone:
• Email: abby.graham.ia.us