MNW is a 1:1 laptop school.  MNW’s belief is that technology is a “learning tool” that helps to facilitate the process.  Manson Northwest Webster staff will actively engage all students in real-world, relevant, and academically challenging experiences in a safe and positive environment.  MNW staff will share in the accountability for the learning of all students through professional collaboration, innovative thinking, and the use of technology and research-based strategies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
• Demonstrate competence in planning and preparing for instruction
• Use strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
• Use effective classroom management strategies
• Fulfills all the responsibilities of the IEP: Timely and Current Progress Monitoring, Uses Progress Monitoring to Guide Instruction, Write Annual Reviews.
• Work collaboratively with other educational professionals
• Engage in professional growth
• Work with special education students with academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs.
• Must have a solid knowledge base regarding various de-escalation strategies.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding differentiating instruction plus modifications and accommodations needed to help students with disabilities to meet the Iowa Core.
• Must understand laws and regulations with Special Education.
• Analyze curriculum and intervention assessment data to inform instruction in the areas of reading, math, writing and behavior.
• Co-Teach in academic areas as needed.
• Provide individual and small group research-based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students based upon data that promotes academic, social and emotional growth.
• Develop individualized educational plans based on individual student’s progress, discrepancy and need and in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.Certification Requirements: Will accept any of the following
• Set appropriate instructional goals, monitor, and evaluate student progress; be responsive to the changing needs of students and their community.
• Collect and analyze IEP progress monitoring data to inform individual student instructional needs and services.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
• Supervise students and/or special education associates as assigned and/or required to maintain a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to learning.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Handles information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Start Date:  August 2020
  
  Certification Requirements: Will accept any of the following:
• Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD)
• 5-12 Instructional Strategist I (Mild Moderate)