High School Special Education Instructor
About The Position
Nodaway Valley Community School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered educator to join their team for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is for a High School Special Education Instructor (Grades 9–12) at Nodaway Valley High School. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and committed to fostering a supportive, structured, and engaging learning environment. The role primarily involves serving Strat I students, with some Strat II support, focusing on helping students build academic skills, independence, and confidence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in differentiation, behavior support, and individualized instruction, while promoting student growth in both academic and functional areas. The instructor will collaborate closely with general education teachers, support staff, and families to implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and ensure student success across settings. A strong commitment to building positive relationships and contributing to a supportive school community is essential. The Nodaway Valley Community School District serves the communities of Greenfield, Bridgewater, Fontanelle, and Orient in southwest Iowa, and is known for its strong sense of community, supportive families, and commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Staff members benefit from a close-knit school culture where educators work together to support student growth and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Valid Iowa Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement in special education for the secondary level (grades 9–12)
- Passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs
- Committed to fostering a supportive, structured, and engaging learning environment
- Strong commitment to building positive relationships and contributing to a supportive school community
Nice To Haves
- Strong skills in differentiation
- Strong skills in behavior support
- Strong skills in individualized instruction
Responsibilities
- Support students with diverse learning needs
- Foster a supportive, structured, and engaging learning environment
- Primarily serve Strat I students, with some Strat II support
- Help students build academic skills, independence, and confidence
- Promote student growth in both academic and functional areas
- Collaborate closely with general education teachers, support staff, and families to implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
- Ensure student success across settings
- Build positive relationships and contribute to a supportive school community
Benefits
- Close-knit school culture where educators work together to support student growth and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
