Special Education Strategist I Teacher (.63 FTE)

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Current year opening for Special Education Strategist I Teacher for Johnston Excel Program (grades 9-12) Location: 6510 NW 62nd Ave - Johnston Daily hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Flex spending accounts Employee assistance program Paid leave and holidays Tuition reimbursement QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE Valid Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required Previous special education teaching experience preferred Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community 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 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 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 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS Teaching to local curriculum standards Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do Communicates learning goals to students and parents Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner Reinforces positive behaviors Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors Establishes and maintains rapport with students Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class Lessons align with the district standards and assessments Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies Uses effective instructional techniques Uses instructional time effectively Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook Classroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning process Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions Provides students with opportunities for success Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work Uses effective assessment strategies Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth 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) Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities Works collegially to select and implement building and district goals Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.) Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
Project a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community
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

Nice To Haves

Previous special education teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching to local curriculum standards
Communicates learning goals to students and parents
Incorporates activities for students which require applications of learning
Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
Corrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely manner
Reinforces positive behaviors
Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviors
Establishes and maintains rapport with students
Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
Has materials prepared prior to the beginning of class
Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
Uses effective instructional techniques
Uses instructional time effectively
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs
Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
Provides students with opportunities for success
Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
Uses effective assessment strategies
Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
Keeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies
Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroom
Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities
Works collegially to select and implement building and district goals
Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation
Participates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building/district assignments
Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
Assumes leadership roles