Special Education Teacher - Strat I (MC)

at  Cedar Rapids Community School District

SUMMARY: Provides instruction in the curricular area of Special Education to students in 9th through 12th grade.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
Experience in classroom teaching in secondary grades preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors or when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
Develops and implements programming associated with student IEP needs to be delivered in a high school classroom setting.
Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements.
Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
Assists High School staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals.
Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
Assists and collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to instruction and implementation of students’ IEPs.
Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.
Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.