Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher [Summer 2026] (internal)
Urbandale Community School DistrictJOB TITLE: Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Special Education
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide extended school year services to students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
- Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.
- Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
- Ability to build effective relationships with students.
- Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
- Knowledge of special education.
- Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
- Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.
Certification/Licensure:
- Appropriate BOEE licensure.
Equipment:
- Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
- Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Plan and deliver daily instruction
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Per Board Policies and the Letter of Assignment.