What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS SPED Strat II ID Teacher position at Washington Middle School?
Middle School Special Education Strategist II ID
The Washington Community School District is looking for a dynamic, flexible, and caring individual to fill the position of Middle School Special Education Strategist II ID for the 2025-2026 school year.
Interested applicants should submit letter of application, resume with references, and any other supportive documents to support their candidacy to:
Adam Miller, Director of Special Education
amiller@washington.k12.ia.us
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education Strategist II ID K -21 or willing to receive conditional license in the area.
- General knowledge of alternate assessment preferred. Experience working with diverse populations.
- A self-starter with a willingness to receive certification in safety cares and additional training as necessary. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
The employee serves as a teacher leader in specialized instruction and case management for students with disabilities. As a leader and specialist, the employee works with coaches, and supports teachers and support staff in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities. The special education teacher shares in the responsibility for student safety, collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaboratively plan with classroom teachers, building/district level support staff and administrators, AEA, and parents of students as part of an educational team. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and values among children and families. Serve instructional minutes and all components of the student’s Individualized Education Plan. Develops the students IEP in collaboration with the team. Oversees and implements alternate assessment instruction and assessment. Utilizes data to guide all decision making. Promotes an inclusive and equitable school experience for all.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 days total = Teacher calendar year. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
