JOB TITLE: Longterm Substitute - Special Education Teacher

 

LOCATION: Karen Acres Elementary

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential in the absence of roster teacher.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated application of effective instruction and meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
2. Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.
3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.
4. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
5. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
6. Knowledge of special education and section 504.
7. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
8. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure:

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Equipment:

• Office equipment such as computer and copier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Weekly lesson plan collaboration with other classroom teacher and specialist teachers to support student learning.
2. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
3. Manage student behavior effectively in classroom setting.
4. Perfom expected duties of classroom teacher in their absence.

 

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire. - Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work is performed in school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
• Performance evaluated per Board Policy

No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.