Special Education Teacher JobID: 1867 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Strategist I + Date Posted: 11/13/2024 + Location: Lakewood Elementary + Date Available: 01/06/2025 + Closing Date: Until Filled    NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Norwalk Community School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy as an Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I) at Lakewood Elementary serving students in 4th and 5th Grades starting in January 2025. Job Title - Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I) - Lakewood Elementary Reports to - Building Principal Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. Essential Performance Responsibilities + Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. + Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. + Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. + Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. + Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. + Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. + Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. + Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. + Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. + Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. + Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation. + Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs. + Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student needs. + Knowledge of district and state curriculum. + Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. + Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. + Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. + Ability to organize and coordinate work. + Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. + Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. + Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Qualifications Profile + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. + Valid Iowa Teaching License with K-8 Instructional Strategist I. + Experience with The Leader In Me preferred. Physical Requirements Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping. Working Conditions: Varied. Terms of Employment: 190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract. Evaluation: In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria. FLSA Status: Exempt.