Special Education Teacher - Strat. Level I - Woodland Hills (24/25)

Waukee Community School District  is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

Position Criteria

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I or be willing and able to obtain.
• Previous classroom teaching experience, preferred.  
• Willingness to pursue additional special education licensure based on building and student need.

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
• Knowledge of the 21st Century Skills and Universal Constructs and experience with ubiquitous integration of those competencies and habits of mind which may or may not be linked to The Leader in Me

Salary : $54,738