AVAILABLE NOW: High School Special Education Teacher (Strat 1)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DMPS is looking for a High School Special Education teacher for the following location: East High School (Strat 1) This position will likely be supporting/co-teaching in math and science classrooms. Applicants with a valid teaching license but NO Strat 1 endorsement can apply for this position provided you are willing to take the required coursework to gain the endorsement. DMPS may be able to help pay for this coursework for interested applicants. TITLE: Special Education Teacher (PreK-12) POSITION TYPE: TCHR HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment). Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications. Desired: Experience in an urban school district CPR certification. BASIC FUNCTION: 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). ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: 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 ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): 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. DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, Director of Student Services RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Special Education Consultant BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA FLSA STATUS: Exempt FT/PT: Fulltime DAYS: 195 OR 199 day contract HOURS: 7.75 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Approved By: Emily Behrens Date: 10/14/2018

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Applicants with a valid teaching license but NO Strat 1 endorsement can apply for this position provided you are willing to take the required coursework to gain the endorsement.

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.