Special Education Strategist I Teacher

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Strategist I Teacher will be responsible for providing instructional services to students with disabilities. This role requires a deep understanding of local curriculum standards and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. The teacher will create a positive and effective learning environment, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Additionally, the position involves collaboration with students, parents, and staff, as well as a commitment to professional growth and adherence to school and district policies.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license with K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff.
Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools.
Respects differing points of view.
Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups.
Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations.
Actively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school day.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.
Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students.
Contributes to creating a positive work environment.
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day.
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job.
Works independently and with confidence.
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g., participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences, including the development of technology skills).
Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation.

Nice To Haves

Previous special education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional services to students with disabilities.
Teach to local curriculum standards, presenting curriculum from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do.
Communicate learning goals to students and parents.
Incorporate activities for students which require applications of learning.
Create a classroom environment that promotes learning.
Establish fair and appropriate classroom rules and correct inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner.
Reinforce positive behaviors and maintain consistent expectations concerning student behaviors.
Establish and maintain rapport with students.
Design and prepare appropriate instructional materials and lessons aligned with district standards and assessments.
Utilize district-provided technologies and integrate classroom technology into teaching and learning.
Modify lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs.
Provide all students the opportunity to learn through appropriate instructional techniques.
Ensure instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias.
Respond in a positive and constructive manner to student questions.
Model and promote honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work.
Use effective assessment strategies that directly relate to core curricular concepts and are an integral part of teaching and learning.
Assess student progress using both traditional and alternative assessment measures, interwoven with learning on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth by keeping current with teaching content and instructional techniques.
Apply knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom.
Contribute and participate in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities.
Work collegially to select and implement building and district goals.
Remain informed on building and district policies and work cooperatively toward their implementation.
Participate, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments.
Meet responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions.
Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities.
Assume leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.).