Required Qualifications
- Holds a K-8 Instructional Strategist 1: Mild/Moderate (260) endorsement from the BOEE, or be eligible to obtain
- Demonstrated commitment to the belief that all students can learn and deserve to be taught in a manner that meets their individual developmental, social, emotional, behavioral, physical and academic needs.
- Thorough understanding of the learning process and specific knowledge of the unique physical, social, emotional, linguistic, and academic development of young learners and the unique needs of entitled students.
- Comprehensive understanding of special education mandates, child development, specific disabilities, cultural and linguistic diversity, research-based methodologies and proven instructional strategies
- Demonstrated effectiveness providing specially designed instruction based on developmentally appropriate methods and strategies and IEP goals.
- Demonstrated effectiveness making accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in managing student behavior and social interaction skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in the design and implementation of lessons, differentiation of instruction, and assessment of student learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience serving in an elementary special education classroom
Successful experience serving English Language Learners (ELLs)
Familiarity and understanding of Marzano instructional framework
Successful experience implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Successful experience working in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Successful experience integrating technology in the classroom
Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
