Special Education Teacher (Grades K-3) JobID: 1439 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching + Date Posted: 11/1/2024 + Location: Keystone Elementary Center + Date Available: As soon as possible + Closing Date: Until Filled    Benton Community is seeking a certified, passionate, relationship driven, motivated, and student-first educator to serve elementary students as an elementary special education teacher. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position: + Elementary Special Education Teacher at Keystone Elementary Questions may be directed to: Katie Bauder, Keystone Elementary Principal - kbauder@benton.k12.ia.us Anna Selk, Associate Superintendent - aselk@benton.k12.ia.us Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is truly A Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home? Consider joining us as a Bobcat! Essential Functions - Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. - Develop IEPs for students with specific needs. - Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans. - Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. - Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. - Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. - 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, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. - Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. - Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. - Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. - Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Additional Duties - 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. Equipment - Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements - Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities - Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs. - Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. - 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. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile Certification/License: - State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. - Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education: - Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Experience: - Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the District AffirmativeAction Coordinator, Benton Community School District, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, Iowa, 52346, or by telephoning 319-228-8701. Inquiries related to sex discrimination, including claims of sexual harassment pursuant to Title IX, should be directed to Phillip Eastman, Title IX Coordinator, 100 School Drive, Norway, Iowa, 52346, (319) 227-7142, peastman@benton.k12.ia.us.Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60661, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820, http://www.eeoc.gov/field/chicago/ or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district’s central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center. The Benton Community School District has an established policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The district has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of women, minorities and disabled. The district expects the administration to know of and fully accept the equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment shall suffer any form of discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.