Terms of Employment: 196 or 194 days depending on experience within WCSD
Position Criteria:
- Valid Iowa teaching license
- PK3 Birth through grade three Inclusive Settings; or PK3 Teacher Regular Education/Special Education 100
- A solid understanding of how to write implement and monitor IEP goals using the appropriate progress monitoring decisionmaking procedures
- Understanding of and experience with progress monitoring and Web IEP
- CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification
Performance Criteria:
- Understanding and experience with the Iowa Early Learning Standards
- Knowledge of and experience in implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards and Creative Curriculum
- Strong collaboration and communication with parents AEA teachers and support staff
- 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
- Ability to teach in an inclusive early childhood classroom serving students with and without IEPs
- Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills
- Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukees mission vision and strategic plan
- 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 MultiTiered System of Support
- Demonstrates implementation of researchsupported 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
- Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in datadriven decisionmaking 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
- Createa positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
- Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning