Class Code: 01015
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
EDUCATOR
DEFINITION
Performs professional level work in educational
programs; performs related work as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Instructs students to advance an understanding of
academic subjects and/or to realize developmental abilities.
Prepares specialized or individualized learning
devices or projects by adapting curriculum, devising lesson plans, and
establishing behavioral objectives.
Prepares or reviews progress notes and other records
and reports to determine the effectiveness of established educational
objectives and goals.
Establishes behavioral objectives for students to
facilitate the learning process and to reinforce treatment goals.
Participates on treatment or diagnostic teams to
provide information and recommendations concerning education levels, abilities,
and needs; interprets educational data and testing information, assesses and
presents educational plans or objectives, and evaluates available community
resources considered in placement planning.
Advises school administrators, community social
workers, public school teachers, and area agency education consultants in
effecting plans of students placed in the community; provides resource material
such as treatment team recommendations and diagnostic data; develops or reviews
programs in the community in cooperation with community agencies.
Reviews and/or guides the work of education aides or
student teachers assisting in the education program to assure education goals
and objectives are properly assimilated in the learning center.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the principles of education.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the function and philosophy of the
facility and of participating treatment fields.
Knowledge of human behavior, child psychology, human
growth and development.
Knowledge of the structure and functions of education
agencies and resources available in the community.
Ability to instruct, supervise and discipline pupils.
Ability to select appropriate materials to fit the
learning capabilities of students.
Ability to use and interpret educational diagnostic
material and data.
Ability to evaluate the effect of education goals on
overall treatment plans and objectives.
Ability to incorporate innovations in the education
field or discoveries about the learning process into teaching methods and
techniques.
Ability to use audiovisual equipment.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet teaching certification
requirements established by the Iowa Department of Education including
completion of an elementary, secondary, or child development program of teacher
preparation.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Designated positions in this job class require
applicants to obtain the required Chauffeur’s License and endorsements within a
period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
For
specific positions, the appointing authority may require certain endorsements
and approvals as may be established by the Iowa Board of Education Examiners (BOEE). For more information on endorsements, go to
the BOEE website at: http://www.state.ia.us/boee/endnos.html.
For class endorsement and approval
numbers for licenses issued before October of 1988, go to the BOEE website at: http://www.state.ia.us/boee/endnosold.html.
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective Date: 12/05 DF