Teacher - Special Education Resource

Teacher - Special Education Resource

Terms of Employment

Full-time, 187 days (Depending on start date). Salary is based on education and experience and will be prorated per our Certified Salary Schedule not to exceed letter I ($50,500- $80,566).
The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical,life, and dental insurance. The District provides three medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a fourth option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium. In addition, the District pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance.

The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participates and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Provides Direct instruction to students with disabilities based on their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain a well-managed and orderly classroom environment which promotes learning for all students.
• Participates and/or facilitates IEP meetings
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, and implement IEP's.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Creates a schedule for student needs based on individual IEP service times and communicate this readily to paraprofessionals/other team members who need to know
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
  
  Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
  
  Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment needed to address students’ needs and maintains inventory records.
• Abides by all mandates set forth in state and federal law, as well as local district processes and policies in the provision of special education services.
• Understand IDEA and ECEA rules and regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with district policy.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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