Duties

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Advocate for struggling students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior/procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteers and evaluate their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, PLC meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with school personnel and the public as a school leader.

Qualifications

1. Valid Professional Educator License.
2. Demonstrated desire to help all children.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary/Benefits

Please see CBA salary schedule. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gqa2SeSZ5I9niPvl-DuEs4ro9Vn3U3N_/view?usp=sharing

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine month school year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board according to HCTA contract.

Additional Notes

Hiawatha CUSD #426 has an opening for an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

How to Apply

How to Apply:  Please complete the online application, including a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certificates along with 3 letters of reference.  Questions may be directed to Holly Way, District Administrative Assistant, Hiawatha CUSD #426 at: holly.way@d426.org.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

http://www.applitrack.com/dekalb/onlineapp/default.aspx

Email Address

holly.way@d426.org

School District

https://www.hiawatha426.org

Position Website

https://www.hiawatha426.org/district/employment

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card