High School Special Education Teacher Level III Classroom

Boone Community School District

Job Location:

Boone, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Support Services/LD/ED Teacher

Date Posted:
12/17/2025

Location:
Boone Community School District

Boone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive caring and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We arenot only committed to being an equal opportunity employer but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community prioritizing a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills within its teams.Expect the SUCCESS!

Title: Special Education Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
Work Year: 187Days

SUMMARY:

A Level III Special Education Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing highly individualized instruction for students with diverse learning social and behavioral needs. This role requires advanced expertise in developing and modifying curriculum; writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans; and facilitating behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The special education teacher will manage a student roster ensure compliance with all IDEA regulations and facilitate meaningful student progress toward IEP goals. Strong skills in crisis intervention data-driven decision-making and coaching educational associates are essential for success.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting stooping bending pushing pulling and moving throughout the room.
Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.
Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members.

2. Prepare plan and deliver instructional activities.

3. Create a positive educational learning environment.

4. Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities.

5. Prepare lesson materials grade papers manage the classroom and evaluate and give feedback to students.

6. Exercise open and respectful communication with families co-workers supervisors and other school staff.

7. Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

8. Create and keep records on attendance accidents incidents and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies.

9. Attend workshops and training in district and within the state in order to further advance professional development.

10. Stay up to date with learning strategies and current opportunities for students.

11. Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

12. Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines.

13. Work collaboratively with grade level subject area and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students.

14. Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues

15. Provide a safe thriving and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus

16. Special Education Responsibilities:

Assess students skills and determine their educational needs
Adapt general lessons to meet students needs
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with the IEP Team
Plan activities that are specific to each students abilities
Teach and mentor students as a class in small groups and one-on-one
Implement IEPs assess students performance and track their progress
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals
Work collaboratively in with general education teachers in support of student IEP needs
When appropriate co-teach in the general education classroom
Discuss students progress with parents other teachers counselors and administrators
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and prepare for postsecondary transition

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	.		.	.X
Walk	.		.X	.
Sit	.	.X		.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	.	X	.	.
Climb or balance	X	.	.	.
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl	.	X	.	.
Talk	.	.	.	X
Hear	.	.	.	X
Taste	X	.	.	.
Smell	X	.	.	.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds	.		.X	.
Up to 25 pounds	.		.X	.
Up to 50 pounds	.	X	.	.
Up to 100 pounds	X	.	.	.
More than 100 pounds	X	.	.	.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare	.	.	.	X
Analyze	.	.	.	X
Communicate	.	.	.	X
Copy	.	.	.	X
Coordinate	.	.	.	X
Instruct	.	.	.	X
Compute	.	.	.	X
Synthesize	.	.	.	X
Evaluate	.	.	.	X
Use Interpersonal Skills	.	.	.	X
Compile	.	.	.	X
Negotiate	.	.	.	X

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Work near moving mechanical parts	X	.	.	.
Work in high precarious places	X	.	.	.
Fumes or airborne particles	X	.	.	.
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X	.	.	.
Outdoor weather conditions	X	.	.	.
Extreme cold (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Extreme heat (non-weather)	X	.	.	.
Risk of electrical shock	X	.	.	.
Work with explosives	X	.	.	.
Risk of radiation	X	.	.	.
Vibration	X	.	.	.

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements	.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	.
Peripheral vision	.
Depth perception	.
Ability to adjust focus	.

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet	.
Quiet	X
Moderate	X
Loud	.
Very loud	.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes at BCSD 500 7th Street Boone Iowa 50036; .

Required Experience:

Position Type:Student Support Services/LD/ED TeacherDate Posted:12/17/2025Location:Boone Community School DistrictBoone Community School Districtsmission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with ...