Waukee Community School District  is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

Terms of Employment: 194 or 196 days, depending on experience within WCSD

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa teaching license

• Instructional Strategist II: ID or willingness to pursue conditional license for Strategist II: ID

Performance Criteria:

• Strong collaboration and communication with parents, AEA, teachers, and support staff

• Successful experience serving students with challenging behavior

• Successful experience working with learners on the autism spectrum

• Knowledge of functions of behavior as they relate to developing and implementing appropriate behavior intervention plans

• Experience with challenging behaviors 

• CPI certification or willingness to obtain CPI certification and other relevant safety training

• Ability to teach in a pull-out special education setting 

• Ability to direct classroom associate(s) with positive leadership skills

• Evidence of strong organizational skills

• Actively supports and effectively communicates Waukee’s mission and vision

• Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a Professional Learning Community and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation

• Solid understanding and proven application of  the Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students and  implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Support

• Demonstrates implementation of research-supported instructional and balanced assessment practices, supporting differentiation and integration of skills and concepts

• Understanding and experience with the workshop and gradual release models and commitment to differentiated instruction

• Experience and proven ability in working with and growing diverse learners

• Demonstrates willingness and desire to collaborate with instructional coaches and building and district leaders to continue to grow professionally

• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals

• Record of recent professional learning and knowledge of current research

• Proven ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data and expertise in data-driven decision-making to guide instruction

• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels

• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children

• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement

• Articulate in oral and written communications

• Proven communication with parents and families

• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning