Special Education Teacher - Strat I - Northwest Elementary
Special Education Teacher - Strat I - Northwest Elementary
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Job Description
The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.
JDE: 4.09
Special Education Teacher
Position Summary
The position of Special Education Teacher was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students success in academics interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines: collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Job Title: Special Education Classroom Teacher
Salary: See Teacher Salary Schedule
Benefit Summary: C
Reports To: Building Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Iowa State Teacher License
- Bachelors degree in position related area
- Position related experience is preferred
Essential Functions
Instructional Support
- Accommodates and/or modifies course content in collaboration with general education teachers for the purpose of providing students with specially designed instruction that addresses individualized learning plans.
- Delivers specially designed instruction for the purpose of improving student success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Administers developmental testing programs subject specific assessments etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. behavioral motor development and communication skills academic needs vocational abilities etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. adaptive materials grades attendance anecdotal records IEPS behavior logs etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Behavior and Student Support
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance health status problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips nap times etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Communication and Collaboration
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations students achievements and developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers parents administrators etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.
- Participates in a variety of meetings including lEPs and 504 meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Student Health and Safety
- Administers if nurse is not available first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding toileting diapering etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state and federal laws and school board policies.
Other Functions
- Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service and assistance to all employees fostering a welcoming and approachable atmosphere.
- Work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions with colleagues students and families.
- Use positive and professional communication in all interactions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and policies established by the Ankeny Community School District to ensure the safety of oneself and others.
- Support District goals and objectives while adhering to all District policies contributing to the overall success of the school community.
- Demonstrate regular and dependable attendance to ensure smooth District operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Evaluation
Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Justin Mohr Date: February 20th 2025
The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
