Special Education Instructor
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the job description.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: description of position, full-time, schedule, orientation, environment, etc.
- Responsibilities: duties: work individually and in small groups to provide specially designed instruction, work with general ed instructors and other campus staff, etc.
- Requirements / Qualifications: education: license, endorsements list, background check, etc.
- Skills: maybe "Proficient In Handling a diverse caseload..." etc.
- Benefits: detailed benefits list.
- Pay: not explicitly stated; only "competitive salary" but no number. Should we include Pay? The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Pay: they say "competitive salary" but no specific figure. That's vague; maybe we should not include Pay because it's not specific. The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). "competitive salary" is vague but not a placeholder? It's still not a specific number. Safer to omit Pay section.
- Schedule: they mention Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule, no extra duties beyond that. Also mention vacation accrual etc. That's specific schedule. So we can include Schedule section.
- Benefits: definitely include.
- Also maybe "Qualifications" includes education and licensure.
- "Skills": maybe the bullet list of proficiencies.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
We need to preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like orientation 1 month, opportunities for curriculum development, re-licensure courses, etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO/AA, E-Verify, Right to Work, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, scam-warning, application instructions (like "Click here to see how we compare..." maybe that's part of benefits but it's a link; we can keep link? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator." is maybe application instruction? It's more like a link for benefits info. Might be considered navigation? Safer to remove that line. Also "For Additional Information On Benefits Click Here . Click here to see how we compare..." remove.
Also remove "For more STS info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/state-training-school" maybe keep as link? It's not boilerplate; it's info about STS. Could keep as part of About the role? Might be considered a link; we can keep as within
. Not prohibited.
Also remove "Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym..." that's a benefit; keep.
Also remove "Eldora Highlights" maybe location info; could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section? Not in allowed headings; we could incorporate into About the role as prose.
We must not create sections for location unless we have heading like "Location" not allowed. So we can embed location details in About the role paragraph.
Now let's craft content.
About the role: include full-time position, opportunity for growth, close-knit environment, professional learning community, schedule Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, vacation accrual, 1 month orientation, curriculum development days, re-licensure courses, work with general ed instructors, support from Central Rivers AEA, team of special ed instructors, environment rich in educational challenges, programs available list.
Responsibilities: work individually and in small groups to provide specially designed instruction; work with general ed instructors and other campus staff to meet challenging needs; maybe also "provide students specially designed instruction". Also maybe "address educational challenges from diverse group". We'll list.
Requirements/Qualifications: Education: must possess Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible to obtain Class B License through Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, and hold at least one of the endorsements list. Also background check required. Also must meet teaching certification requirements established by Iowa Dept of Education, including completion of elementary, secondary, or child development program of teacher preparation. Also maybe "Additional Qualification Requirements: may need Chauffeur's License endorsements later". We'll include as part of Qualifications.
Skills: "Proficient In Handling a diverse caseload of emotionally disordered students with mild to moderate needs; Teaching in an individualized manner; Providing both individual and classroom instruction". Could be bullet list.
Benefits: list: competitive salary (maybe mention but not specific), comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision coverage; Paid Time Off (vacation 96 hrs/year increasing, sick leave 144 hrs/year, paid holidays 9 days/year); Retirement Plans (IPERS contributions, Retirement Investors Club, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan match up to $75/month); Flexible Spending Accounts; Life insurance and free long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Programs; Free On-Campus Workout Facilities (gym details); Access to on-campus gym during off student hours (basketball courts, weight rooms, cardio room). Also maybe "opportunity to work on curriculum development and courses for re-licensure provided as part of workday". That's more about role but okay.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; no extra duties beyond schedule; vacation can be used as soon as accrued.
We must not include filler like "competitive salary" if it's vague? It's not a specific number but it's a statement; maybe we can include it as part of Benefits prose. The rule says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). "competitive salary" is not exactly those but still vague. Might be okay. Safer to include it as part of Benefits paragraph.
Now produce HTML.
We'll need to wrap sections in maybe but not required. Just output headings and content.
Example:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Similarly for Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
Make sure not to include any extra headings like "Qualifications" and "Requirements" both? We can combine? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications if content distinct. We could have Requirements (maybe background check, license) and Qualifications (education, endorsements). But to avoid thin sections, we could combine them into one "Qualifications" section that includes both education/licensure and background check. Let's decide: Use "Qualifications" heading to cover education, licensure, endorsements, background check, teacher prep. That's substantive.
Then "Skills" heading for proficiencies.
"Responsibilities" heading for duties.
"About the role" heading for general description.
"Benefits" heading.
"Schedule" heading.
We'll not include "Requirements" separate.
Now craft content.
About the role paragraph: include full-time, growth opportunity, close-knit environment, professional learning community, schedule Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, vacation accrual, 1 month orientation, curriculum development days, re-licensure courses, work with general ed instructors and campus staff, support from Central Rivers AEA, team of special ed instructors, environment rich in educational challenges, programs available list.
We need to list programs: General education studies, Special education programs, Title I, High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED), Competency-based Special Education programs, Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling, Group Therapy and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation/Skills Groups.
We'll include as a list maybe within About the role? Could be a . But the rule: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Programs list is not duties/requirements/benefits; it's info about programs. Could be prose. Safer to keep as prose sentence.
Now Responsibilities list:
- Provide specially designed instruction to students individually and in small groups.
- Collaborate with general education instructors and other campus staff to meet students' challenging needs.
- Address educational challenges arising from working with a diverse group of young men.
- Contribute to individualized treatment plans and transition goals.
We can keep.
Qualifications list:
- Hold an Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
- Possess at least one of the following endorsements: 5-12 Instructional Strategist I Mild & Moderate; K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD; 5-12 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration; 5-12 Multicategorical Resource (option 1); 5-12 Mildly Disabled; 5-12 Behavior Disorders; 5-12 Learning Disabilities.
- Meet Iowa Department of Education teaching certification requirements, including completion of an elementary, secondary, or child development teacher preparation program.
- Successfully complete a background check.
- (Optional) May be required to obtain a Chauffeur’s License and endorsements after hire, as determined by appointing authority.
We'll list as
.
Skills list:
- Proficient in handling a diverse caseload of emotionally disordered students with mild to moderate needs.
- Skilled in teaching in an individualized manner to reach students.
- Able to provide both individual and classroom instruction.
Benefits list:
- Competitive salary (state of Iowa).
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage at low cost with outstanding coverage.
- Paid time off: vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), paid holidays (9 days/year).
- Retirement plans: IPERS (employee 6.29%, state 9.44%); Retirement Investors Club (RIC); Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with state match dollar-for-dollar up to $75/month.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Employee discount programs on various goods and services.
- Free on‑campus workout facilities: access to gym during off‑student hours, including 3 full‑size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms (machines and free weights), showers, lockers, and a cardio room with exercise mats, advanced treadmills, and stationary bikes.
- Opportunity to work on curriculum development and receive re‑licensure courses as part of the workday.
- Approximately one month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility.
Schedule list:
- Monday – Friday, 7
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. So headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like orientation 1 month, opportunities for curriculum development, re-licensure courses, etc. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO/AA, E-Verify, Right to Work, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, scam-warning, application instructions (like "Click here to see how we compare..." maybe that's part of benefits but it's a link; we can keep link? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Click here to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator." is maybe application instruction? It's more like a link for benefits info. Might be considered navigation? Safer to remove that line. Also "For Additional Information On Benefits Click Here . Click here to see how we compare..." remove. Also remove "For more STS info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/state-training-school" maybe keep as link? It's not boilerplate; it's info about STS. Could keep as part of About the role? Might be considered a link; we can keep as within
. Not prohibited. Also remove "Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym..." that's a benefit; keep. Also remove "Eldora Highlights" maybe location info; could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section? Not in allowed headings; we could incorporate into About the role as prose. We must not create sections for location unless we have heading like "Location" not allowed. So we can embed location details in About the role paragraph. Now let's craft content. About the role: include full-time position, opportunity for growth, close-knit environment, professional learning community, schedule Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, vacation accrual, 1 month orientation, curriculum development days, re-licensure courses, work with general ed instructors, support from Central Rivers AEA, team of special ed instructors, environment rich in educational challenges, programs available list. Responsibilities: work individually and in small groups to provide specially designed instruction; work with general ed instructors and other campus staff to meet challenging needs; maybe also "provide students specially designed instruction". Also maybe "address educational challenges from diverse group". We'll list. Requirements/Qualifications: Education: must possess Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible to obtain Class B License through Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, and hold at least one of the endorsements list. Also background check required. Also must meet teaching certification requirements established by Iowa Dept of Education, including completion of elementary, secondary, or child development program of teacher preparation. Also maybe "Additional Qualification Requirements: may need Chauffeur's License endorsements later". We'll include as part of Qualifications. Skills: "Proficient In Handling a diverse caseload of emotionally disordered students with mild to moderate needs; Teaching in an individualized manner; Providing both individual and classroom instruction". Could be bullet list. Benefits: list: competitive salary (maybe mention but not specific), comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision coverage; Paid Time Off (vacation 96 hrs/year increasing, sick leave 144 hrs/year, paid holidays 9 days/year); Retirement Plans (IPERS contributions, Retirement Investors Club, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan match up to $75/month); Flexible Spending Accounts; Life insurance and free long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Programs; Free On-Campus Workout Facilities (gym details); Access to on-campus gym during off student hours (basketball courts, weight rooms, cardio room). Also maybe "opportunity to work on curriculum development and courses for re-licensure provided as part of workday". That's more about role but okay. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; no extra duties beyond schedule; vacation can be used as soon as accrued. We must not include filler like "competitive salary" if it's vague? It's not a specific number but it's a statement; maybe we can include it as part of Benefits prose. The rule says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). "competitive salary" is not exactly those but still vague. Might be okay. Safer to include it as part of Benefits paragraph. Now produce HTML. We'll need to wrap sections in maybe but not required. Just output headings and content. Example:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
- . But the rule: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Programs list is not duties/requirements/benefits; it's info about programs. Could be prose. Safer to keep as prose sentence.
Now Responsibilities list:
- Provide specially designed instruction to students individually and in small groups.
- Collaborate with general education instructors and other campus staff to meet students' challenging needs.
- Address educational challenges arising from working with a diverse group of young men.
- Contribute to individualized treatment plans and transition goals.
We can keep.
Qualifications list:
- Hold an Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
- Possess at least one of the following endorsements: 5-12 Instructional Strategist I Mild & Moderate; K-12 Instructional Strategist II: BD/LD; 5-12 Multicategorical Special Class with Integration; 5-12 Multicategorical Resource (option 1); 5-12 Mildly Disabled; 5-12 Behavior Disorders; 5-12 Learning Disabilities.
- Meet Iowa Department of Education teaching certification requirements, including completion of an elementary, secondary, or child development teacher preparation program.
- Successfully complete a background check.
- (Optional) May be required to obtain a Chauffeur’s License and endorsements after hire, as determined by appointing authority.
We'll list as
- .
Skills list:
- Proficient in handling a diverse caseload of emotionally disordered students with mild to moderate needs.
- Skilled in teaching in an individualized manner to reach students.
- Able to provide both individual and classroom instruction.
Benefits list:
- Competitive salary (state of Iowa).
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage at low cost with outstanding coverage.
- Paid time off: vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), paid holidays (9 days/year).
- Retirement plans: IPERS (employee 6.29%, state 9.44%); Retirement Investors Club (RIC); Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with state match dollar-for-dollar up to $75/month.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Employee discount programs on various goods and services.
- Free on‑campus workout facilities: access to gym during off‑student hours, including 3 full‑size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms (machines and free weights), showers, lockers, and a cardio room with exercise mats, advanced treadmills, and stationary bikes.
- Opportunity to work on curriculum development and receive re‑licensure courses as part of the workday.
- Approximately one month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility.
Schedule list:
- Monday – Friday, 7