Special Education Teacher **Dubuque Community School District** 10 Positions ID: 69621 Posted On 05/30/2025 Refreshed On 06/30/2025 **Job Overview** Multiple postings in multiple schools, Elementary and Middle School + AVC positions available. Behavior, Strat II/ID endorsements could be required, depending on position. POSITION TITLE: Special Education, Multi-Categorical Teacher RECRUITMENT/RECOMMENDATION: Recruited By: Director of Human Resources Recommended for Appointment By: Director of Human Resources/Principal/Director of Special Education ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Type of Authority: Staff Reports To: Principal Consults With: Forum Staff, Principals, Teachers, AEA Staff, Managers, Para-professionals, Parents and General Public MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: K-6 Teaching Certificate Multi-Categorical Certificate (#225) DESIRABLE POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience in a Multi-Categorical classroom Team Teaching Experience Experience with Individual Student Behavior Plans POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: Curriculum/Instruction: The successful candidate must possess/demonstrate: 1. The ability to effectively address the behavioral, social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of assigned special needs students through direct instruction and/or accommodations of curricular experiences with grade level staff. 2. A willingness to prepare IEP's, attend staffings, team meetings and other special meetings which address the needs of special and general education students. 3. Skill in working with classroom teachers on assisting with accommodations for special needs students within the regular education classroom through student/teacher assistance team meetings. 4. An understanding of the development of plans to modify instruction for special needs students in a full-inclusion model of special education. 5. The ability to diagnose the special needs of assigned students on a regular basis, especially as related to behavioral needs, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. 6. A commitment to effectively instruct, motivate and monitor special education and identified general education students with behavior problems. 7. A willingness to use the Problem Solving system to work with all students. 8. An understanding of emergent literacy. 9. A proficiency in the teaching of writing across the entire curriculum. 10. An understanding of multi-disciplinary instruction/teaming. 11. The effective use of literature across all areas of curriculum/knowledge of current children's literature. 12. A variety of authentic assessment methods. 13. A proficiency in current mathematical/scientific trends as related to special needs students. 14. An understanding of the construction, use and the relationship of classroom centers to specific curriculum areas. 15. Ability to utilize computer software and hardware and develop lesson plans which apply technology to teaching and learning. 16. The skills needed to employ a variety of current instructional techniques and instructional media. 17. An understanding of standardized testing/reporting/item analysis to modify instruction. 18. Ability to use cooperative learning strategies. 19. A commitment to multicultural nonsexist policies and practices. 20. A comfort level with flexible, multi-age and/or multi-year teaching configuration. 21. The skills needed to guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. 22. Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Learning/Teaching Environment: The successful candidate must possess/demonstrate: 1. A capacity to effectively recruit and utilize parent volunteers in the classroom. 2. Clear behavioral expectations of children. 3. Working knowledge of a variety of positive, child-centered behavior management programs. 4. Working knowledge and an ability to use the Dubuque Management System or similar behavior management systems. 5. An ability to manage more than one situation at a time. 6. An ability to address student problems in an organized, fair and consistent manner. 7. An ability to work with parents, support staff and others to develop and carry out a plan to improve specific and chronic behavior problems for special education and identified general education students. 8. An ability to create an attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 9. An ability to prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. 10. All necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students' equipment, materials and facilities. 11. An ability to provide special education services in the general education classroom. Professional/Personal: The successful candidate must possess/demonstrate: 1. A warmth and compassion for children. 2. A high energy level in their teaching. 3. An ability to speak and discuss issues utilizing normal voice tones. 4. A firm belief that all children can learn. 5. A willingness to be a team player. 6. A willingness to accept responsibilities and become a positive staff member. 7. Flexibility in interactions with others. 8. An ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation and federal confidentiality laws. 9. The ability to assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 10. A willingness to make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 11. An ability to plan and supervise purposeful assignments for the teacher aide(s), practicum students, student teachers, and volunteer(s). 12. A commitment to maintaining and improving professional competence 13. A willingness to attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 14. An ability to be a strong child advocate when necessary. 15. An ability to effectively work with students by motivating and monitoring those who have difficulty with behavior. Primary Contact 12308 Jean Pfeiler HR Coordinator, 563-552-3028 Phone Phone Phone 563-552-3026 Fax jpfeiler@dbqschools.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary starting at $60,000 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Company ID 971 Job REQ # \# Positions 10 Start Date 20250530 End Date 20250815 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Training Specialist Morrison Bros. Co. 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A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day. Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration. Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.