Special Education Teacher - Urbandale Non-Public Schools

Urbandale Community School District • Urbandale, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide personalized learning that supports each student, more specifically special needs students, in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities. Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and provide specially designed instruction to meet individual student based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
• Knowledge of "best practice" in teaching and of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
• Knowledge of IEP procedures.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.
• Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.
• Appropriate BOEE licensure (Instructional Strategist I).
• Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with IEPs and ACHIEVE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
• Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
• Develops, with their supervisor, a plan for professional growth.
• Maintains a reliable attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level