Elementary Special Education Teacher - Woodland Hills

Instructional Strategist

Terms of employment: 194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD

Position criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Instructional Strategist II:  BD/LD, or Instructional Strategist I
• 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

Performance criteria:

• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff
• Successful experience serving students with challenging behavior
• Successful experience working with elementary learners on the autism spectrum
• 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
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification
• Ability to teach in both a pull-out special education setting and collaborative general education setting
• Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee's mission and vision
• 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
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals
• Record of recent professional learning and knowledge of current research
• 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
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Proven communication with parents and families
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning