Special Education Strat 1 - Middle School

Special Education Strat IThis position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district-adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manner congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies. All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*) which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria. This position enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district's student achievement goals. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position. Plans and prepares for instruction. Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students. Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. Manages the classroom. Pursues professional growth. Fulfills professional responsibilities. In addition to these responsibilities, teachers assigned to special federal and state programs or grants must abide by the federal legislation and the rules and regulations that govern program/grant compliance. Specifically: TITLE I – Public Law 103-382, the rules and regulations that govern Title I – Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards of the Improving America's School Act of 1994, and the District's policies and procedures for implementation. SPECIAL EDUCATION – Public Law 94-142 amended by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Iowa Administrative Code, the federal and state rules and regulations to govern the operation and administration of special education, and the District's policies and procedures for implementation.