Special Education Instructor

About the role

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of State Training School (STS) is seeking a Special Education Instructor to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunity for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and in small groups to provide students specially designed instruction.
• Work with the general education instructors and other campus staff to meet the challenging needs of our students.
• Participate in curriculum development and courses for re-licensure as part of the workday.
• Attend 1 month of orientation to become familiar with the school and facility.

Requirements

• Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible and able to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Hold 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess an Initial, Standard, Master Educator, or Exchange License, or be eligible and able to obtain a Class B License through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, and hold 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. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Skills

Proficiency 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Free on-campus workout facilities including 3 full size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms, showers, and lockers.

Pay

Competitive salary with additional benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position with a Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule. Vacation accrual begins after 1 year of service.