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Northwood Preschool is seeking a Temporary Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2023-24 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.

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Northwood Principal, the preschool teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

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.
• Engages in professional growth.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching license with certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education endorsement required.
  
  

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• A basic understanding of the needs of three and four-year-old children and the ability to relate to children with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Professional communications skills.
• Patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
  
  

Open until filled: Please note that applications will be reviewed as submitted, and interviews may be scheduled at any time.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: (link removed)

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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 Shan Seivert, Human Resources Director, shan.seivert@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.