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Special Education Resource Teacher

Join Ames Community School District, where your journey matters! ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and supporting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion within the organizational culture and in our community.

Ames Middle School is seeking a Special Education/Strategist I Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ames Community School District is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
  • Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance.
  • Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
  • Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
  • Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
  • Uses effective classroom management strategies.
  • Fulfills all the responsibilities of the IEP: timely and current progress monitoring, uses progress monitoring to guide instruction, etc.
  • Works collaboratively with other educational professionals.
  • Structures a physical classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
  • Seeks to improve competency by participating in personal and professional growth activities in conjunction with building and District goals.
  • Participates cooperatively with the building Principal to develop a system by which they will be evaluated in conformance with the District’s guidelines for evaluations and assessment.
  • Assumes the responsibility for written lesson plans and substitutes.
  • Plans and coordinates the work of aides and other educational assistants and student teachers when applicable.
  • Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
  • Engages in faculty meetings and committees.
  • Creates a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment for all students and staff.
  • Follows and abides by District policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Valid Iowa teaching license with K-8 or 5-12 Strategist I endorsement required.
  • Ability to pass a background check required.

The successful candidate will exhibit: 
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as diverse instruction based upon student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
  • 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.


Closing Date: Open until Filled, applications will be screened as they are submitted.
All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.

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It is the policy of the Ames Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Kristin Johnson, Human Resources Director, kristin.johnson@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.