AVAILABLE NOW: Special Education Teacher (Strat I)

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. The special education teacher is a partner with the guardian and support team in developing, implementing, and monitoring the student Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license with K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild Moderate Endorsement
• Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban school district
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards, that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis.
• Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Participate in professional development.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
• Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
• Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed