ECSE Teacher - Vince Meyer

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs. The role requires a solid understanding of writing, implementing, and monitoring IEP goals, as well as progress monitoring and behavior intervention plans. The teacher will also direct classroom associates and support the district's mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license PK-3 Birth through grade three, Inclusive Settings; or PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education - 100
• 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
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification
• Understanding and experience with the Iowa Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum
• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff
• 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
• Ability to teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs
• Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• 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
• 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
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning

Responsibilities

• Write, implement, and monitor IEP goals using appropriate progress monitoring decision-making procedures.
• Understand and implement the Iowa Early Learning Standards.
• Understand and implement the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Collaborate with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff.
• Develop and implement appropriate behavior intervention plans.
• Serve on the building response team for challenging behaviors.
• Teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs.
• Direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills.
• Actively support and effectively communicate Waukee’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support.
• Implement research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts.
• Utilize workshop and gradual release models and commit to differentiated instruction.
• Work with and grow diverse learners.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders for professional growth.
• Read and interpret a variety of data and use data-driven decision-making to guide instruction.
• Utilize formative assessment and adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Use current technology to enhance learning.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level