Elementary Therapeutic Classroom Teacher (SY24-25)

at  Ames CSD

CHOOSING THE AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ISN’T JUST ABOUT A JOB – IT’S ABOUT BECOMING PART OF A VIBRANT AND CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY, NESTLED IN THE HEART OF IOWA. WITH ITS SMALL-TOWN CHARM AND BIG-CITY AMENITIES, AMES OFFERS A UNIQUE BLEND OF CONTENTMENT AND EXCITEMENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AND GET INVOLVED ABOUND, WHETHER IT’S THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, OR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. AT AMES, YOU’RE NOT JUST JOINING A WORKPLACE; YOU’RE BECOMING A VALUED MEMBER OF A COMMUNITY DRIVEN BY COLLABORATION, GROWTH, AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. COME BE A PART OF AMES, WHERE BOTH YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS CAN THRIVE.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1147
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Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching license required.
• K-5 Strategist II: BD/LD or willingness to obtain.
• May consider applicant with conditional license

Ames CSD is seeking an Elementary Strategist II: BD/LD Teacher for the AMES Center for the 2024-2025 school year.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
• Uses effective classroom management strategies.
• Fulfills all the responsibilities of the IEP: timely and current progress monitoring, uses progress monitoring to guide instruction, etc.
• Works collaboratively with other educational and community professionals.
• Engages in professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching license required.
• K-5 Strategist II: BD/LD or willingness to obtain.
• May consider applicant with conditional license.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Ability to bend, lift, sit on the floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• A basic understanding of the needs of children and the ability to relate to children with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Professional communications skills.
• Patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
• Consistent and punctual attendance.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO (4), sick leave (12 days the first year), family sick leave
• IPERS Retirement

Closing: Open until Filled, applications will be screened as they are submitted.