Elementary Special Education Teacher - Sugar Creek

Position Criteria

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license, required.
• Instructional Strategist I or Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD or
• Previous classroom teaching experience, preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional special education licensure based on building and student need.

• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff
• Successful experience serving students with challenging behavior
• Successful experience working with elementary learners on the autism spectrum
• Knowledge of functions of behavior as they relate to developing and implementing appropriate behavior intervention plans
• Experience with challenging behaviors and a willingness to serve on the building response team
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification
• Ability to teach in both a pull-out special education setting and collaborative general education setting
• Ability todirect classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission and vision
• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
• Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction
• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals
• Record of recent professional learning and knowledge of current research
• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Proven communication with parents and families
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
• Knowledge of the
  21st Century Skillsand Universal Constructsand experience with ubiquitous integration of those competencies and habits of mind which may or may not be linked toThe Leader in Me

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours