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Norwalk Community School District

<div>NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Norwalk Community School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy as an Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I) at Oviatt Elementary serving Kindergarten and 1st grade students for the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Title - Elementary Special Education Teacher (Strat I) - Oviatt Elementary
Reports to - Building Principal
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. 
Essential Performance Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.</li><li>
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.</li><li>
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.</li><li>
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student&rsquo;s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.</li><li>
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.</li><li>
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.</li><li>
Encourages parental involvement in students&rsquo; education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.</li><li>
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school&rsquo;s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.</li><li>
Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.</li><li>
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.</li><li>
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.</li><li>
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.</li><li>
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.</li></ul> 
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student needs.</li><li>
Knowledge of district and state curriculum.</li><li>
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.</li><li>
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.</li><li>
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.</li><li>
Ability to organize and coordinate work.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.</li><li>
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.</li></ul>
Qualifications Profile<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.</li><li>
Valid Iowa Teaching License with K-8 Instructional Strategist I.</li><li>
Experience with The Leader In Me preferred.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.
Working Conditions: Varied.
Terms of Employment: 190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.
Evaluation: In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.
FLSA Status: Exempt.</div>

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