Anticipated Elementary Special Education Teacher (2627) at Waukee Community School District

2026-2027 Anticipated Openings:Elementary Special Education Teacher (K-5)Candidates will need to apply to this posting to be considered. Teachers will be offered contracts for the2026-2027school year with building assignments to be determined. See below for the interview and hiring timeline.Estimated timelines:Posting - 12/2/25 - 1/5/2026Preliminary interviews - January8-12 2026In person interviews -Week of January 19 - 23 2026Successful candidates will be notified by HR and will be scheduled for preliminary interviews on or around January 8 2025.December 2025 and May 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply as well as practicing teachers who have not signed teaching contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.Position Criteria:Valid State of Iowa teaching license required.Instructional Strategist I Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD or ID or willingness to obtainPrevious classroom teaching experience preferred.Understands function of behavior and ability to implement behavior intervention plans.Willingness to pursue additional special education licensure based on building and student need.Performance Criteria:Create and maintain healthy relationships with students.Experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans and corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans.Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of skills needed in community and independent living.Demonstrate flexibility high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and be able to apply that understanding to a team situation.Understand and apply in professional practice the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students highlighted by a commitment to: differentiating instruction for learners meeting the needs of diverse learners including all special populations.Understand and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching collaborating whole/small group and individualized instruction.Commit to ongoing professional growth and development as described in the Iowa Professional Development Standards and support of the Iowa Teaching Standards as the foundation from which to build that ongoing growth plan.Articulate oral and written communications.Maintain accurate and timely grades and provide measurable and adequate feedback on student work.Participate in professional development.Benefits:IPERS retirement account403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) -$50 per month contribution for certified staffHealth and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)Generous leave package including personal leave sick leave family sick leave and bereavement leaveWork shoe reimbursement up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness programWee Care - Childcare for 6mos - 5y for staffs childrenMileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1