Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher will be responsible for teaching students with intellectual disabilities, adhering to local curriculum standards, and creating a positive learning environment. This role involves developing and implementing instructional plans, assessing student progress, and collaborating with students, parents, and staff. The teacher will also be expected to engage in professional growth and contribute to the school and district's goals.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license with K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID endorsement
Previous special education teaching experience preferred
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)
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.)

Nice To Haves

Previous special education teaching experience

Responsibilities

Teach students with intellectual disabilities according to local curriculum standards.
Present 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 that require applications of learning.
Create a classroom environment that promotes learning.
Establish fair and appropriate classroom rules and correct inappropriate behavior in a timely manner.
Reinforce positive behaviors and maintain consistent expectations for student behavior.
Establish and maintain rapport with students.
Demonstrate appropriate instructional preparation and use knowledge of students to design educational experiences.
Prepare materials prior to the beginning of class.
Align lessons with district standards and assessments.
Design lessons appropriate to age level and student interest, with a logical flow of learning.
Design educational experiences that utilize district-provided technologies.
Use effective instructional techniques and utilize instructional time effectively.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning, modeling, role-playing, self-teaching, and activity-based learning.
Utilize a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook.
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 instruction.
Ensure instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic, or gender bias.
Respond positively and constructively to student questions.
Provide students with opportunities for success.
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.
Incorporate ongoing assessment of student progress, including traditional and alternative measures.
Keep current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies.
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.).