Pre-K ECSE Special Ed Teacher

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district congruent with the districtadopted curricula scope and sequence in a manger congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk * which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

Certification

• Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement Pk3^rd

• PK3 Teacher Regular Education/Special Education

Experience

• Dependent on specific open position Skills Knowledge & Abilities
• Experience working with Preschool Children
• Experience with a small group setting
• Experience working with students on the spectrum
• Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socioeconomic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a selfstarter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Success working with students that have disabilities
• Experience working with students that have disabilities
• Coteaching background

• Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Develop and implement programming associated with all curricular areas to be delivered in a classroom setting for Preschool students using Creative Curriculum.

• Support and implement the district curriculum standards and benchmarks.

• Assist school staff with strategies to support and meet students needs and achievement of developmental goals.

• Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements. Write Individual Education Plans for students receiving special education services

• Provide active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.

• Plan the delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school and districtwide programming.

• Assist and collaborate with the principal school counselor staff parents and students.

• Maintain appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.

• Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and classroom associates
• Conduct home visits and family events during school year
• Implement positive behavior supports
• Follow required program standards (NAEYC or IQPPS or Head Start Standards)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technology Requirements

• Promethean Activboard ability to learn and implement within first year of employment
• Word processing skills
• Spreadsheet skills
• Electronic presentation skills
• Web navigation skills
• Email management skills
• Ability to effectively use PDAs (personal digital assistants) for communication and scheduling
• Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
• Knowledge of computerrelated storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations
• Videoconferencing skills (ICN)

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in the classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school districts student achievement goals.
• Implement curriculum for IEPs; Creative Curriculum
• Monitor Instruction
• Update and Write IEPs
• Keep documentation as required
• Autism Spectrum experience preferred
• Flexibility and the ability to work with a variety of staff members
• Must have an excellent record of attendance
• Must be able to be professional with students at all times
• CoTeaching Background

• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

and uses key concepts underlying themes relationships and differentperspectives related to the content area.
b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the contentarea meaningful and accessible for every student.
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

• Plans and prepares for instruction.

student achievement data local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

and communicates high expectations for social behavioral and academic success of all students.
c. Uses students developmental needs background and interests in planning forinstruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
e. Uses available resources including technologies in the development and sequencing of instruction.

• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.

classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
b. Uses researchbased instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitivelevels.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet studentneeds.
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote socialemotional and academic growth.
e. Connects students prior knowledge life experiences and interests in the instructionalprocess.
f. Uses available resources including technologies in the delivery of instruction.

• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.

classroom assessment with instruction.
b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning andinstruction.
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
e. Provides substantive timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of studentprogress.

• Manages the classroom.

a learning community that encourages positive social interaction activeengagement and selfregulation for every student.
b. Establishes communicates models and maintains standards of responsible studentbehavior.
c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support highexpectations for learning.
d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
e. Maintains an environment conducive to learning for students of all abilities withsensitivity and responsibility to cultural diversity.*
f. Manages student behavior in accordance with administrative regulations andguidelines school board policies and legal requirements.*
g. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

• Pursues professional growth.

habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.

research knowledge and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based on the teachersneeds aligned to the Iowa teaching standards and district/building studentachievement goals.
e. Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teachercreated tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized or districtwide tests.

• Fulfills professional responsibilities.

to board policies regulations district procedures and contractual obligations.
b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individualdistrict policies and regulations.
c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
e. Collaborates with students families colleagues and communities to enhance studentlearning.
f. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.*
g. Provides and maintains accurate records and information.*
h. Provides adequate plans and procedures for substitutes.*
i. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment materials andfacilities.*
j. Attends and participates in required district department/program building and parentconference meetings as scheduled.*
k. Selects appropriate channels for resolving conflicts concerns or problems.*
l. Dresses to promote a professional image so as not to disrupt the educationalenvironment.*

Additional Job Functions for this Position:

• Implement curriculum for IEPs; Reading Math Written Language and or Behavior
• Monitor Instruction
• Update and Write IEPs
• Keep documentation as required
• Maintain effective classroom management
• Flexibility and the ability to work with a variety of staff members
• Must have an excellent record of attendance
• Must be able to be professional with students at all times
• Coteaching Background

In addition to these responsibilities teachers assigned to special federal and state programs or grants must abide by the federal legislation and the rules and regulations that govern
program/grant compliance. Specifically:

TITLE I Public Law 103382 the rules and regulations that govern Title I Helping
Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards of Improving Americas School Act of
1994 and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Public Law 94142 amended by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Iowa Administrative Code the federal and state rules and regulations to govern the operation and administration of special education and the Districts policies and procedures for implementation.

Terms of Employment:As defined by the Code of Iowa and Board policy.