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

  1. Plan and provide professional development related to effective behavior strategies and/or ongoing coaching for building teachers and support staff.
  2. Advocates for the needs of children.
  3. Support at-risk programming from a district systemic lens.
  4. Train staff in the use of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Strategies (CPI).
  5. 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.
  6. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior plans for students with intensive behavioral needs.
  7. Use research-based strategies to model classroom management and instruction with students.
  8. Analyze student achievement data to measure effectiveness of instructional models and strategies.
  9. Works with others to solve problems in a positive and creative manner.
  10. Meet regularly with special education teachers.
  11. Attend and participate in designated professional learning communities.
  12. Review materials and programs to provide guidance for the special education department.
  13. Read current research articles and professional materials.
  14. Attend in and out of district conferences as assigned by supervisor.
  15. Maintain confidentiality.
  16. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
  17. Works collaboratively with all service areas.
  18. Complete all training as required.
  19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure:
Please submit the following information with your application:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. Minimum of three letters of reference
  4. Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected for a position.)
  5. 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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