Special Education Strat I Teacher
Young World Physical Education, Windsor Heights, IA, United States
Special Education Strat I Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY - Windsor Heights, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)
Job ID:
5665493
Application Deadline:
Apr 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 11, 2026
Job Description
Address: 1600 73rd Street, West Des Moines, IA
State of Iowa teaching license with K‑6 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required.
Candidate will need to complete both written and physical components of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided by district upon hire.
Qualifications
Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.
Ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
Ability to provide instruction to effectively meet the needs of all students.
Ability to effectively implement multiple teaching methods (co‑teaching, small group, differentiation, etc.).
Knowledge and ability to implement the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Knowledge of special education, Section 504 and MTSS process.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, communication and data management.
Ability to effectively engage in professional growth individually and with collaborative teams.
Ability to implement federal, state and district goals with students.
Knowledge of federal, state and department of Iowa regulations.
Knowledge of federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates effective implementation of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Meets district standards as set forth in the Certified Staff Professional Growth Model Guidelines.
Performs all trainings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following information with your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Official transcripts (if selected for a position)
Iowa Teaching License (when available)
Selection Procedure
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If selected for an interview, applicants will receive a call or email from the hiring personnel. Applicants will be notified by email if not selected for an interview.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.
AA/EEO Employer
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Salary:
$52,027 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Contact Information
Shelly Pospeshil, Principal
CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY
Phone: 515‑633‑5800
Email: pospeshils@wdmcs.org
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West Des Moines Community Schools CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY - Windsor Heights, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)
Job ID:
5665493
Application Deadline:
Apr 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 11, 2026
Job Description
Address: 1600 73rd Street, West Des Moines, IA
State of Iowa teaching license with K‑6 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate endorsement required.
Candidate will need to complete both written and physical components of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided by district upon hire.
Qualifications
Knowledge of and enthusiasm to work with students at the designated level.
Ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
Ability to provide instruction to effectively meet the needs of all students.
Ability to effectively implement multiple teaching methods (co‑teaching, small group, differentiation, etc.).
Knowledge and ability to implement the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Knowledge of special education, Section 504 and MTSS process.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, communication and data management.
Ability to effectively engage in professional growth individually and with collaborative teams.
Ability to implement federal, state and district goals with students.
Knowledge of federal, state and department of Iowa regulations.
Knowledge of federal rights, Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates effective implementation of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Meets district standards as set forth in the Certified Staff Professional Growth Model Guidelines.
Performs all trainings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following information with your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Official transcripts (if selected for a position)
Iowa Teaching License (when available)
Selection Procedure
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If selected for an interview, applicants will receive a call or email from the hiring personnel. Applicants will be notified by email if not selected for an interview.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.
AA/EEO Employer
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Salary:
$52,027 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Contact Information
Shelly Pospeshil, Principal
CLIVE LEARNING ACADEMY
Phone: 515‑633‑5800
Email: pospeshils@wdmcs.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr