Job Information
CAM Schools 7-12 School Special Education Strat II: ID Teacher in Anita, Iowa
Job ID: 5633687
CAM Community Schools is seeking a qualified applicant for the 26-27 school year to serve as a Special Education Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. Any Strat II: ID endorsed applicant OR applicants willing to obtain a conditional license are encouraged to apply.
TITLE: Special Education Teacher
POSITION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
Valid Iowa teaching license (Strat II:ID).
Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Desired:
CPR certification.
Seizure Training
Diabetic Training
BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet children’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. The special education teacher is a partner with the guardian and support team in developing, implementing, and monitoring the student Individual Education Plan (IEP).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards, that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
Work with colleagues to make accommodations to instruction and curriculum to meet the learning needs of student with IEPs.
Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
Communicate with families on a regular basis.
Participate in professional development.
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintain confidentiality.
Attend work promptly and on a regular basis.
Maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff, students, and families.
Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and orderly school.
DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, Director of Student Services
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Special Education Consultant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during PE and arrival/dismissal
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.