Distance Learning and Education Director jobs in Des Moines, IA

Distance Learning and Education Director manages administrative functions of the distance learning program. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Distance Learning and Education Director leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Distance Learning and Education Director requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Distance Learning and Education Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Distance Learning and Education Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Special Education Associate (part-time) - Metro West Learning Academy
  • Metro West Learning Academy
  • Urbandale, IA PART_TIME
  • PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  The purpose of the Special Education Associate position is to provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, allowing them to attend a regular classroom setting on a regular basis.

    LOCATION: Metro West Learning Academy

    4 hrs/day
    Beginning Hourly Rate: $16.79/hr
    This position is full-time and is eligible for health insurance benefits.

    Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)  

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

    1. Ability to work with physically impaired and special needs students on a daily basis.

    2. Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.

    3. Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.

    4. Knowledge of how to use assistive devises such as wheelchairs and walkers.

    5. Ability to communicate with extreme patience to students with special needs or behavioral problems.

    6. Work with individuals towards IEP goals.

    7. Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.

    8. Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, and other staff members.

     

    Education:

    1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

    Experience:

    1. Some experience with children with special needs preferred.

     

    Equipment:

    1. Office equipments such as cell phone, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers.

    2. Assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Accompany special needs students to classes, lunch, and on extensive community-based outside trips to work on daily living, career, and leisure skills.

    2. Provide insturctional assistance to students in subjects when needed.

    3. Provide assistance in classes such as PE, Home Arts, Computers.

    4. Administer physical and/or occupational therapy programs, where appropriate, when trained by classroom and/or education agency therapists.

    5. Assist with mobility needs such as repositioning, loading and unloading onto the bus, as well as transporting students around the school.

    6. Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.

    7. Attend district seminars and classes as well as professional training.

    8. Maintain a reliable attendance record.

    9. Maintain confidentiality.

    10. Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.

    11. Report incidents of an unusual nature to teacher and principal. 

    12. Perform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records.

    13. Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.

    14. Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

    15. Maintain a reliable attendance record.

    16. Other duties as assigned.

     

    SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

    - None

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    - Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire.

    - Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

    - Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

    - Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

    - 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.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    - Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

    - Occasional meetings outside the school day.

    - Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

     

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    - At-will employee.

    - Letter of Assignment.

    - Per Board Policies and administrative guidlines.

    - Performance evaluated annually.

     

     

    No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.

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  • 25 SY Teacher, Full-Time - Special Education PK-12 (Learning Support) - Oracle Taleo Careers
  • Kelley, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of pl...
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Director of Human Resources
  • Perfection Learning
  • Clive, IA FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong HR Management background as you will transition under the leadership of the current Director of HR. Strong candidates ...
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Director of Early Learning and Development
  • Step Ahead Childcare and Preschool
  • Clive, IA FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about curriculum in an Early Childhood setting? Do you have an eye for improving classroom environments and enjoy coaching and mentoring new teachers? As our Director of Early Learn...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Assistant Director
  • KinderCare Learning Centers
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gal...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Outside Program Director - Part-Time
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Johnston, IA PART_TIME
  • Sylvan Learning Center of Johnston, is looking for a Part-Time On-going Outside Program Instructor.We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and energetic individual eager to make learning fun...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Director, Underwriting - Remote
  • Careerbuilder
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prime Therapeutics Director, Underwriting - Remote Des Moines , Iowa Apply Now Our work matters. We help people get the ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delicatessen Clerk
  • Hy-Vee, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA
  • At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Care Attendants- PRN
  • Augustana Care Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Cassia** **Care Attendants- PRN** **Village Assisted Living - Des Moines, IA - Part Time** Join our fun loving team at...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeepers, Full-Time
  • Cassialife
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Cassia** **Housekeepers, Full-Time** **Valley View Village - Des Moines, IA - Full Time** Join our fun loving team as ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Care Attendant-FT Night
  • Cassialife
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Cassia** **Care Attendant-FT Night** **Village Assisted Living - Des Moines, IA - Full Time** Join our fun loving team...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director, Water & Pollution Control Department
  • City of Ames, Iowa
  • Ames, IA
  • About The Ames Water and Pollution Control Department: The Ames Water and Pollution Control Department has responsibilit...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Care Attendant-FT Night
  • Augustana Care Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Cassia** **Care Attendant-FT Night** **Village Assisted Living - Des Moines, IA - Full Time** Join our fun loving team...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeepers, Full-Time 1000 Bonus
  • Augustana Care Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Cassia** **Housekeepers, Full-Time 1000 Bonus** **Valley View Village - Des Moines, IA - Full Time** Join our fun lovi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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