Secondary Instructional Strategist - WHS (25/26)

Position Criteria:

• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners as a Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or other as approved by the Director of Student Services.
• Three (3) or more years of education experience, preferably in the public school setting (PK-12).
• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience in utilizing Evidence-Based Practices with special education instruction in the areas of literacy, math, and behavior, including specific knowledge of Iowa Core.
• Experience designing, presenting, and facilitating adult professional learning experiences and working collaboratively as a member of a professional development planning team.
• Commitment to supporting the growth of others and the belief that adult learning is essential to student learning.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Criteria:

• Implementation of the district’s strategic plan and aligning programs, plans, and actions to the district special education service delivery plan.
• Demonstrated implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts
• Proven ability to understand and interpret the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students, as well as implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in both academics and behavior
• Consultation, coaching, and modeling to support the academic and behavioral needs of students with IEPs and improve student outcomes through job embedded learning
• Coaching and modeling to support implementation of Functional Behavioral Analysis, Behavior Intervention Plans, and related program delivery.
• Coaches teachers and administrators regarding special education IDEA requirements
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse groups, including colleagues, administrators, AEA team members, and students
• Demonstrated understanding of key processes in a Professional Learning Community and participation with colleagues to promote consistency and continued shared learning
• Works directly with teachers and support staff to carry out the vision and goals of the school community by providing classroom-based demonstrations, professional development, and support to grade level/curricular/building level teams.
• Assists in monitoring the implementation and compliance of special education services/ programs with state and federal laws
• Supports problem solving, planning, and implementation for challenging behavior cases
• Intentional follow-up and follow-through on high-level cases, including monitoring and reporting of progress and action steps. Collect and report data as required.
• Demonstrated willingness and desire to be coached in order to continue to grow professionally
• Deep understanding of Danielson's domains and components
• Provide leadership and expertise in delivering professional development, working to further building and district goals
• Supports all staff in professional growth, helping students meet learning expectations, collaborating in the analysis of data to guide instruction, and examining/implementing best practices to improve student learning
• Maintain regular collaboration with building and district leaders
• Maintain appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data
• Assist with new teacher induction process
• Other duties as assigned