Address: 1020 8th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa
State of Iowa teaching license with Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD, Instructional Strategist II: ID, B-21 School Social Worker (Master’s degree in Social Work), or B-21 School Psychologist endorsement required. Board certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plan and provide professional development related to effective behavior strategies and/or ongoing coaching for building teachers and support staff.
- Advocates for the needs of children.
- Support at-risk programming from a district systemic lens.
- Train staff in the use of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Strategies (CPI).
- Work directly with special education support staff to develop methods for working with special education teachers on classroom management and instruction in special education classrooms.
- Assist in the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with intensive behavioral needs.
- Use research-based strategies to model classroom management and instruction with students.
- Analyze student achievement data to measure effectiveness of instructional models and strategies.
- Works with others to solve problems in a positive and creative manner.
- Meet regularly with special education teachers.
- Attend and participate in designated professional learning communities.
- Review materials and programs to provide guidance for the special education department.
- Read current research articles and professional materials.
- Attend in and out of district conferences as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Works collaboratively with all service areas.
- Complete all training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure: Please submit the following information with your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Minimum of three letters of reference
- Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected for a position.)
- Iowa Teaching License (When available)
Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.
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