What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-12 Special Education Teacher Strat II position at TeachIowa?
The K–12 Special Education Teacher – Strat II is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students who require specially designed instruction to access and make progress in the general education curriculum. The teacher develops, implements, and monitors Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborates with general education teachers and families, and ensures services are delivered in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities based on individual learning needs, goals, and accommodations.
Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, teaching strategies, and assessments to support student progress.
Monitor, document, and report student progress toward IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, reevaluations, and other required special education procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely student records, progress reports, and required documentation.
Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, behavioral supports, and interventions as identified in student IEPs.
Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, functional, and independent living skills, as appropriate to their individual needs.
Assist in developing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and behavior intervention plans when needed.
Coordinate services and instructional supports across grade levels and educational settings.
Promote student inclusion, independence, self-advocacy, and participation in school activities whenever appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with FERPA and other applicable laws and district policies.
Follow district policies, professional standards, and applicable special education laws and regulations.
Participate in professional development and maintain required licensure and endorsements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.
Qualifications
Valid Iowa teaching license with the appropriate special education endorsement(s) required for the assigned Strat II services.
Knowledge of special education instruction, IEP development, assessment, progress monitoring, and behavior support strategies.
The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), § 504 or Iowa Code § 280.3 is directed to contact: Superintendent, PO Box 428, Allison, IA 50602, who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, § 504 and Iowa Code