7-12 Special Education Teacher

Manson Northwest Webster School is seeking a 7-12 Special Education teacher.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
• Demonstrate competence in planning and preparing for instruction
• Use strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
• Use effective classroom management strategies
• Fulfills all the responsibilities of the IEP: Timely and Current Progress Monitoring, Uses Progress Monitoring to Guide Instruction, Write Annual Reviews.
• Work collaboratively with other educational professionals
• Engage in professional growth
• Work with special education students with academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs.
• Must have a solid knowledge base regarding various de-escalation strategies.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding differentiating instruction plus modifications and accommodations needed to help students with disabilities to meet the Iowa Core.
• Must understand laws and regulations with Special Education.
• Analyze curriculum and intervention assessment data to inform instruction in the areas of reading, math, writing and behavior.
• Co-Teach in academic areas as needed.
• Provide individual and small group research-based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic, social and emotional growth.
• Develop individualized educational plans based on individual student's progress, discrepancy and need and in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.
• Set appropriate instructional goals, monitor, and evaluate student progress; be responsive to the changing needs of students and their community.
• Collect and analyze IEP progress monitoring data to inform individual student instructional needs and services.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
• Supervise students and/or special education associates as assigned and/or required to maintain a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to learning.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Handles information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
  
  Certification Requirements: Will accept any of the following:
• Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD)
• 5-12 Instructional Strategist I (Mild Moderate)

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District (MNW) is located in northwest Iowa and covers parts of Calhoun, Webster, and Pocahontas counties. The district has an Elementary School located in Barnum which serves preschool through 6th grade students and a Jr/Sr High School located in Manson which serves 7th through 12th grade students. MNW focuses on providing a positive and supportive educational experience for each of its 725 students as they become life-long learners and grow to achieve their future educational and career goals.

As a school district, MNW has small class sizes, supportive administrators and communities, and the opportunity to work with other dedicated educators. Contact us today to become part of the MNW team.