Special Education Teacher: Instructional Strategist I - Urbandale Middle School (anticipated)
On-siteUrbandale, Iowa, United States
Urbandale, Iowa, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors Degree
Full TimeBachelors Degree
Job Summary
Implement personalized learning plans for special needs students to support their achievement of potential while adhering to Iowa Teaching Standards and district benchmarks. Develop professional growth plans with supervisors and maintain reliable attendance. Work daily with physically impaired students, react calmly to emergencies, and build relationships with stakeholders. Execute IEP procedures and ensure compliance with Federal Rights and Privacy Act regulations. Operate office equipment and travel between sites as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to provide effective instruction to meet student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
- Ability to work with physically impaired and special needs students on a daily basis.
- Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
- Knowledge of 'best practice' in teaching and of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
- Extensive knowledge of IEP procedures.
- Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
- Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.
- Earned Bachelor's Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.
- Appropriate BOEE licensure.
- Certification as an Instructional Strategist II: ID or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience teaching students with disabilities preferred.
- Experience with IEPs preferred.
- Experience with Alternate Assessment preferred.
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