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Posted on : 11-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
High School Teaching / Secondary/Special Education

Date Posted:
4/6/2023

Location:
Fort Dodge Senior High School

Special Education Teacher (High School)$5000 Sign On Bonus)

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length:190 days
Job Classification: Certified Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional highperforming team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Principal facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum documenting student progress and outcomes addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible safe and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations and goals.

All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package including medical dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Essential Functions

Leads the development of Individual Educational Plans for students.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and district policy for the identification progressmonitoring and IEP development and implementation.
Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans.
Coordinates with outside agencies organizations and institutions
Coordinates with administrators and teaching staff to ascertain individual students abilities and needs.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction curriculum and the learning environment to meet the learning needs of students.
Coordinates schedules and provides feedback to paraeducators.
Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective and timely communication with parents.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe engaging and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by actively taking part in professional learning communities and other opportunities.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and laws.
Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate instructional materials and supplies and maintains inventory.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation lunch and recess.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reliable work attendance is required.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field applicable to special education teaching.

License issued by Iowa BoEE for special education teaching.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy enabling differentiation
Knowledge of special education law Department of Education requirements and best practice.
Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to use computer network system technology devices and software applications.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents coworkers and the greater community.
Ability to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally
132 Frequently
3365 Constantly
66100 Mobility X Bend X Talk X Hear X Operate Computer X Stationary Position X Balance X Lift Up to 20 pounds X Manual Dexterity Tasks X Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X Sitting X Carrying 25 feet) X
WORKING CONDITIONS: Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally
132 Frequently
3365 Constantly
66100 District Office Hours X Indoors X Weekends/Off Schedule X Temperature Extremes X

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy please contact Aaron Davidson Executive Director Educational Serviceslocated at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501 or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St. 37th Floor Chicago IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special NeedsCentral Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The Districts Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The Districts Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special NeedsCentral Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The Districts Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The Districts Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501.

Rev. 7/2023

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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