Elementary Instructional Strategist (Shared Building) WaterfordVince Meyer

Waukee Community School District

Job Location:

Urbandale, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a share role between Waterford Elementary and Vince Meyer Early Learning Center (Early Childhood Special Education)

Position Criteria:

Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners as a Special Education Teacher School Psychologist School Social Worker or other as approved by the Director of Student Services.
Three (3) or more years of education experience preferably in the public school setting (PK-12).
Masters degree preferred.
Early Childhood Special Education experience with inclusive model preferred.
Experience in utilizing Evidence-Based Practices with special education instruction in the areas of literacy math and behavior including specific knowledge of Iowa Core.
Experience designing presenting and facilitating adult professional learning experiences and working collaboratively as a member of a professional development planning team.
Commitment to supporting the growth of others and the belief that adult learning is essential to student learning.
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Criteria:

Implementation of the districts strategic plan and aligning programs plans and actions to the district special education service delivery plan.
Demonstrated implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
Proven ability to understand and interpret the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students as well as implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in both academics and behavior
Consultation coaching and modeling to support the academic and behavioral needs of students with IEPs and improve student outcomes through job embedded learning
Coaching and modeling to support implementation of Functional Behavioral Analysis Behavior Intervention Plans and related program delivery.
Coaches teachers and administrators regarding special education IDEA requirements
Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse groups including colleagues administrators AEA team members and students
Demonstrated understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community and participation with colleagues to promote consistency and continued shared learning
Works directly with teachers and support staff to carry out the vision and goals of the school community by providing classroom-based demonstrations professional development and support to grade level/curricular/building level teams.
Assists in monitoring the implementation and compliance of special education services/ programs with state and federal laws
Supports problem solving planning and implementation for challenging behavior cases
Intentional follow-up and follow-through on high-level cases including monitoring and reporting of progress and action steps. Collect and report data as required.
Demonstrated willingness and desire to be coached in order to continue to grow professionally
Deep understanding of Danielsons domains and components
Provide leadership and expertise in delivering professional development working to further building and district goals
Supports all staff in professional growth helping students meet learning expectations collaborating in the analysis of data to guide instruction and examining/implementing best practices to improve student learning
Maintain regular collaboration with building and district leaders
Maintain appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data
Assist with new teacher induction process
Other duties as assigned

This is a share role between Waterford Elementary and Vince Meyer Early Learning Center (Early Childhood Special Education)Position Criteria:Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners as a Special Education Teacher School Psychologist School Social Worker or other as approved by the Directo...

This is a share role between Waterford Elementary and Vince Meyer Early Learning Center (Early Childhood Special Education)

Position Criteria:

Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners as a Special Education Teacher School Psychologist School Social Worker or other as approved by the Director of Student Services.
Three (3) or more years of education experience preferably in the public school setting (PK-12).
Masters degree preferred.
Early Childhood Special Education experience with inclusive model preferred.
Experience in utilizing Evidence-Based Practices with special education instruction in the areas of literacy math and behavior including specific knowledge of Iowa Core.
Experience designing presenting and facilitating adult professional learning experiences and working collaboratively as a member of a professional development planning team.
Commitment to supporting the growth of others and the belief that adult learning is essential to student learning.
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Criteria:

Implementation of the districts strategic plan and aligning programs plans and actions to the district special education service delivery plan.
Demonstrated implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
Proven ability to understand and interpret the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students as well as implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in both academics and behavior
Consultation coaching and modeling to support the academic and behavioral needs of students with IEPs and improve student outcomes through job embedded learning
Coaching and modeling to support implementation of Functional Behavioral Analysis Behavior Intervention Plans and related program delivery.
Coaches teachers and administrators regarding special education IDEA requirements
Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse groups including colleagues administrators AEA team members and students
Demonstrated understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community and participation with colleagues to promote consistency and continued shared learning
Works directly with teachers and support staff to carry out the vision and goals of the school community by providing classroom-based demonstrations professional development and support to grade level/curricular/building level teams.
Assists in monitoring the implementation and compliance of special education services/ programs with state and federal laws
Supports problem solving planning and implementation for challenging behavior cases
Intentional follow-up and follow-through on high-level cases including monitoring and reporting of progress and action steps. Collect and report data as required.
Demonstrated willingness and desire to be coached in order to continue to grow professionally
Deep understanding of Danielsons domains and components
Provide leadership and expertise in delivering professional development working to further building and district goals
Supports all staff in professional growth helping students meet learning expectations collaborating in the analysis of data to guide instruction and examining/implementing best practices to improve student learning
Maintain regular collaboration with building and district leaders
Maintain appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data
Assist with new teacher induction process
Other duties as assigned