Special Education Teacher 24-25 School year **Dubuque Community School District** 1 Positions ID: 58470 Posted On 12/17/2024 **Job Overview** Position Title: Teacher Minimum Educational Requirements: Valid Iowa Teaching License with Strat II endorsement Mandatory training in Child Abuse Reporting Desirable Experience Requirements: One to three years teaching experience, highly desirable Organizational Demographics: Recruitment and Employment: Executive Director of Human Resource Services and Principal Reports to: Principal Consults with: Principal, staff, and parents Basic Function: The successful candidate is a student-centered teacher with excellent classroom management skills, is able to work with students with a wide-range of abilities and interests in the regular classroom and who can provide evidence of successful collaboration with other adults to make classroom learning an active and meaningful experience for all students. Core Teaching Requirements: Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals. Criteria The teacher: a. Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff. b. Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals. c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making. d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student. e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness. f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning. g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. Criteria The teacher: a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area. b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student. c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas. d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area. Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. Criteria The teacher: a. Utilizes student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction. b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students. c. Uses students’ developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction. d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning. e. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students. Criteria The teacher: a. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels. b. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum. c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs. d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth. e. Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process. f. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. Criteria a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction. b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents. c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction. d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning. e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents. f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress. Demonstrates competence in classroom management. Criteria The teacher: a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. b. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior. c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning. d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement. e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment. Engages in professional growth. Criteria The teacher: a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning. b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning. c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice. d. Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals. Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. Criteria The teacher: a. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations. b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy. c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals. d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff. e. Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning. Other Requirements: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs Perform other duties as assigned Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender - fair policies and practices Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public Primary Contact 12308 Jean Pfeiler HR Coordinator, 563-552-3028 Phone Phone Phone 563-552-3026 Fax jpfeiler@dbqschools.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary 47,500 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Sick Leave **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Experience 1-2 Years Company ID 971 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241217 End Date 20250110 Featured Job TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Patient Service Representative - Multi-Specialty C Grand River Medical Group CTE Teacher 24-25 School year Dubuque Community School District Special Education Nurse Dubuque Community School District Marketing and Communications Specialist Northeast Iowa Community College School Nutrition Team Lead Holy Family Catholic Schools Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Clarke University **Share this Job** Dubuque Community School District **About the Company** The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day. Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration. Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.