Special Education Teacher - Strat II: BD/ID (2026-27)-anticipated opening

Job Title - Special Education Teacher, Strat II: BD/ID - anticipated opening

Location - PCM Elementary School

Start Date - August 2026

Reports to - Building Principal 

Salary - Minimum salary of $50,000 (based on current experience and education)

Licenses/Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a specialized field of education
• BOEE Licensure with Instructional Strategist II: BD/ID (263, 264)
• Successful completion of criminal background investigation

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing special education needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, families, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships; works cooperatively with students, staff, and the PCM Community.
• Projects a positive image as an educator in the PCM Community School District.
• Respects differing points of view.
• Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and to student learning.
• Communicates learning goals to students and parents/families.
• Develops lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities in the classroom, which stress complex thinking and mastery of student outcomes.
• Encourages pupils to think independently, express original ideas, and work well on their own.
• Creates learning opportunities aligned with district standards; allows students to transfer what they learn to real-life applications.
• Provides opportunities for students to develop skills as collaborative workers and to become effective communicators.
• Designs learning activities that utilize technology in a meaningful way.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and differentiates instruction to meet individual student's needs.
• Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provides meaningful feedback to students within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is fair and promotes learning.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records, grades, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental/family involvement in student education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/families.
• Collaborates with other professional staff members, especially within the grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized assessments in accordance with district testing policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent. 

*Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

District Information

The PCM Community School District serves the communities of Prairie City, Monroe, and Reasnor.  We are located in south central Iowa, within close proximity to the Des Moines Metro area. 

 PCM is an EEO/AA employer. 

Salary : $50,000