Elementary Special Education Teacher - Level I/II: ID - Radiant

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Elementary Special Education Teacher, Level I/II, with ID - Radiant. The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license and instructional strategist qualifications. The teacher will serve students with challenging behaviors and those on the autism spectrum, working in both pull-out and collaborative general education settings. Key responsibilities include developing behavior intervention plans, directing classroom associates, and supporting the school's mission and vision within a Professional Learning Community framework. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, research-supported instructional practices, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Requirements

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I, required.
• Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD or ID, preferred.
• Previous classroom teaching experience, preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional special education licensure based on building and student need.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement appropriate behavior intervention plans based on the functions of behavior.
• Direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills.
• Teach in both a pull-out special education setting and a collaborative general education setting.
• Serve on the building response team for challenging behaviors.
• Support and effectively communicate Waukee’s mission and vision.
• Apply understanding of Professional Learning Communities to team situations.
• Implement the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and 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 differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders.
• Read and interpret data to guide instruction.
• Use formative assessment and data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Establish effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families.
• Use current technology to enhance learning.
• Integrate 21st Century Skills and Universal Constructs.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED