Special Education Facilitator

Special Education Facilitator Muscatine Community School District Administration Center - Muscatine, Iowa This job is also posted in Muscatine Community School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5773310

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 13, 2026 Job Description MCSD Special Education Facilitator

District:

Muscatine Community School District

Reports To:

Director of Student Supports

Position Type:

Full-Time/Certified Staff (Teacher)

Employee Group:

MEA

Number of Days:

190 (plus 15 extended days at per diem rate) Position Summary The Special Education Facilitator is a district-wide role focused on promoting inclusive practices and mindsets for students with disabilities. This position provides high-level collaboration and support to individuals, teams, and systems to advance equitable, student-centered outcomes across the district. As a vital partner in the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the Facilitator works to remove academic, behavioral, and social-emotional barriers, ensuring all students receive high-quality instruction in the least restrictive environment. Key Responsibilities MTSS & Inclusive Practices

Support MTSS Implementation:

Provide leadership in the district's MTSS framework to ensure students with disabilities are successfully integrated into general education environments.

Collaborative Modeling:

Provide expertise and hands-on support in implementing collaborative models and co-teaching techniques to ensure access to core grade-level standards and curriculum.

Instructional Support:

Engage teachers and building systems to enhance special education instructional practices and improve student outcomes. Approximately 70% or more of this role is spent in classrooms or professional learning settings.

Student Independence:

Provide "fading support" to paraprofessionals, empowering students with disabilities to gain independence within general education settings. Data-Driven Decision Making

Progress Monitoring:

Support teachers and teams to monitor student progress data and consult on schedules for teachers, paraprofessionals, and students to optimize building-wide support.

Problem-Solving Framework:

Support and guide teams in using data through a problem-solving framework to make informed decisions for individuals and groups of students.

IEP Quality:

Collaborate with IEP teams on the development of quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and facilitate meetings to ensure equity of voice and effective coordination of service delivery. Professional Development & Leadership

Targeted Training:

Design, facilitate, and coordinate professional development for staff and paraprofessionals focused on inclusive strategies, evidence-based interventions, and Iowa's Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Framework.

Side-by-Side Support:

Work side-by-side with general and special education teachers to model effective inclusive practices and assist teams in implementing individualized student plans.

Compliance Support:

Assist in ensuring documentation is data-driven and legally sound, adhering to all district, state, and federal confidentiality regulations (IDEA, Section 504, and ADA). Other Duties as Assigned (including but not limited to carrying a roster of students with IEPs) Qualifications

Education:

Preferred Master's Degree in Special Education

Certification:

Valid Iowa teaching license with a Special Education endorsement required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience in special education teaching or service delivery.

Knowledge Base:

Deep understanding of MTSS, Iowa Specially Designed Framework (SDI), special education law (IDEA), differentiated instruction, classroom management, and assistive technology. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Effort:

Requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to safely escort a disruptive student from a setting.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in school settings, including classrooms and specialized learning environments. The role involves a fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students and staff. Daily travel within the district is required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$50,000 Per Year