K-6 School Special Education Strat II IDBD Teacher

Nodaway ValleyCommunity Schools is seeking a qualified applicant for the 26-27 school year to serve as aSpecial Education Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. AnyStrat II: ID endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional licenseare encouraged to apply.

TITLE:Special Education Teacher

POSITION TYPE:TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:ID).
2. Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.

BASIC FUNCTION:Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet childrens academic social-emotional and behavioral needs. The special education teacher is a partner with the guardian and support team in developing implementing and monitoring the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

1. Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students individual needs and ensure growth.
2. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
3. Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction analyze data and create assessments.
4. Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
5. Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
6. Communicate with families on a regular basis.
7. Participate in professional development.
8. Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
3. Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff students and families.
4. Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:AEA Special Education Consultant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing walking sitting bending/stooping reaching/pushing/pulling lifting carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS:Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities duringPE and arrival/dismissal

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Nodaway Valley Community Schools website- candidates please apply online at IowaWorks or send the following to James Larson Nodaway Valley Elementary Principal:
Letter of Application
Resume
Copy of Transcripts
Copy of Teaching Certificate
Letters of Reference

Closing Date- Open until filled

Coaching/Extra Curricular - Multiple Coaching Positions are available but not required.

The Nodaway Valley Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Required Experience:

IC