Elementary Special Education Strat I, Grades K-2

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (Instructional Strategist I -Mild/Moderate)

Reports to: Building Principal

Basic Function:

1. To work with students with significant cognitive disabilities and/or physical disabilities who require specially designed instruction (SDI) and modified or accommodated general education curriculum
2. To teach/work collaboratively with general education instructors in order to instruct students in learning strategies functional routines and assist students in becoming more independent learners in order to enhance student learning promote the overall efficiency of the school community and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Essential Functions:

1. Analyze curriculum and intervention assessment data to inform instruction in the areas of reading math writing and behavior.
2. Provide individual and small group research-based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic social and emotional growth.
3. Develop individualized educational plans based on individual students progress discrepancy and need and in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
4. Set appropriate instructional goals monitor and evaluate student progress; be responsive to the changing needs of students and their community.
5. Employ research-based best practice instructional methods and materials to meet state standards criteria and outcomes.
6. Perform progress monitoring for each student as outlined in the students IEP by entering data and ensuring IEP goal graphs are up to date.
7. Collect and analyze IEP progress monitoring data to inform individual student instructional needs and services.
8. Utilize appropriate assessment materials.
9. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws district policies and administrative regulations.
10. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
11. Attend professional in-service activities and teacher training workshops provided by the district as well as self-selected professional growth activities in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
12. Gathers data evaluates and participates in a Professional Learning Community that works together to ensure students success.
13. Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting student learning.
14. Collaborate with Grant Wood AEA support service staff.
15. Confer with parents or guardians other teachers counselors and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
16. Supervise students and/or special education associates as assigned and/or required to maintain a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to learning.
17. Serve as a member of the building crisis response team.
18. Collaborate with assigned special education associates on a daily basis to ensure student needs are being met.
19. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.

Specifications/Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelors Degree required
2. Valid Iowa Teaching License
3. License Endorsement: K-12 Instructional Strategist I - Mild/Moderate or be able to obtain endorsement
4. Mandatory Reporter: Child Abuse Certification and Adult Dependent Abuse Certification
5. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training or be able to complete a MISD CPI Training
6. OSHA required certificate
7. Background Check

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat stoop or kneel reach above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers written materials reports assessment data etc.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Boards right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.