4th​/5th Grade Strat II Special Education Teacher - Stipend

4th/5th Grade Strat II  Education Teacher - $5000 Stipend Job Description

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title Elementary Special Education Teacher Strat II

Reports to Building Principal

Position Purpose

The Elementary Special Education Teacher Instructional Strategist II () is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring individualized, standards-based instruction aligned to the Iowa Essential Elements for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for special education. This position ensures that students with the most complex learning needs receive specially designed instruction (SDI), appropriate supports, and access to grade-level content through alternate academic standards.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned to the Iowa Essential Elements (IEEs).
• Implement systematic, explicit, and data-driven instructional practices appropriate for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Administer and interpret alternate assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and document ongoing progress-monitoring data aligned to IEP goals and Essential Elements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant student records, including assessment documentation and service logs.
• Serve as case manager for students with significant disabilities, ensuring IEPs are compliant, instructionally appropriate, and data-driven.
• Collaborate with families as equal partners, communicating student progress, needs, and instructional priorities clearly and respectfully.
• Provide instructional direction and oversight to para educators supporting students with significant disabilities, including modeling strategies and clarifying roles aligned to IEPs.
• Participate in problem-solving and decision-making related to student programming, behavior supports, and access to instruction.
• Ensure learning environments are safe, structured, predictable, and supportive of students with intensive needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices related to instruction for students with significant disabilities, alternate assessment, and Essential Elements.
• Participate in professional learning aligned to district initiatives and state requirements.
• Uphold all district policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Knowledge of Iowa Essential Elements and alternate academic standards.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Iowa special education rules, and assessment requirements for alternate assessment participation.
• Ability to design and deliver explicit, systematic instruction.
• Strong data-analysis and progress-monitoring skills.
• Ability to lead and support para educators effectively.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Qualifications Profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License with K-12 Instructional Strategist II:  or willingness to pursue.

Position includes a $5000 yearly stipend

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

Evaluation

In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

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• Tiffany Yacovazzi , HR Generalist
• 380 Wright Road
• Norwalk, Iowa 50211
• Phone:
• Email: tiffany.yacovazzi