Elementary Special Education Teacher

We have two positions open- Lower Elementary Grades PK-2nd Grade and Upper Elementary 3rd-5th Grade

Position Title:  Special Education Teacher FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to:  Building Principal

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide a positive learning environment for all students that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, along with their emotional and social growth.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary- based on salary schedule placement- years of experience & additional hours/degrees earned
• Signing Bonus- $3000- $1000 per year for the first three years of employment
• Insurance- Single policy paid by the district + dental
• Enrollment in state retirement plan- IPERS
• Leave for personal & family illness, personal days, bereavement, professional leave 

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Iowa Teaching License with the appropriate special education endorsement code in any of the following areas listed below:
  • Strat 1: Mild/Moderate
  • Instructional Strat 2: BD/LD
  • Instructional Strat 2: ID
  • PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education
  • PK-K Early Childhood Special Education
• Knowledge of the subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in a K-12 General Education or Special Education setting (experience should be within the past three years to be considered recent).

   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates an ability to enhance academic performance and support the implementation of the school district's student achievement goals.
• Demonstrates competence in planning, preparing, and delivering quality instruction.
• Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the learning needs of all students.
• Maintain appropriate IEP (Individualized Educational Program) reports; meet with parents and other staff to update as necessary.
• Follow directives of the O.T. or P.T. to assist students with physical disabilities with a range of motion activities and other recommendations concerning individual students.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
• Supervises and coaches associates to carry out IEP plans and support students in the classroom setting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and abide by professional ethics.
• Engages in professional growth.

• Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational laws, including Board Policy, Administrative Regulations, and handbooks as developed by the district. Perform other such duties as assigned. 

   

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL EFFORT

• Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort. Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching. A high degree of concentration requires continuous and often intense mental and visual attention. Numerous irregularities and complicated and complex tasks are involved. Must have the ability to lift fifty or more pounds on a repetitive basis. Mobility required.

   

• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting, and may include playground supervision and working with students in other settings. Occasionally exposed to dust, noise, odors, and other irritants. Stress associated with work pace and pressure. Work involves regular hours and days as set forth by the board-approved calendar. Some travel may be required. Exposed to hazards of the road when traveling.

The Gilbert Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of the Gilbert Community School District not to illegally discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.  There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the 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 management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.