Wide Special Education Teacher, Ellen P. Hubbell

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Special Education Teacher, Ellen P. Hubbell (Job )

Teacher

Director of Pupil Personnel Services / Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services

To provide an innovative and creative learning environment which fosters students' individual growth and development in all program areas.

• Plan and implement academic and clinical IEP goals through continuous assessment of each student.
• Have knowledge and an ability to apply a developmentally focused classroom structure.
• Develop and implement an integrated curriculum by sharing ideas, materials and methods with professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter in areas of specialization.
• Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans; plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences.
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (i.e., drawing and theater drama).
• Vary instructional material and activities through a multi-modality approach.
• Develop and implement an effective behavior management program that meets the overall goals of the program.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within a designated time period.
• Work with teachers in various disciplines.
• Work cooperatively with parents to maintain ongoing communication and provide support and resources when necessary.
• Adapt learning materials to students' needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students' needs.
• Perform educational testing and evaluations to assess students' needs.
• Actively participate in a transdisciplinary model and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Integrate the clinical group goals and objectives into the educational curricula.
• Actively participate in staff development activities to foster professional and personal growth.
• Develop student awareness and self-respect by fostering experiences that encourage students to achieve realistic and personal goals.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
• Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems.
• Participate in ongoing performance evaluations.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Implement individual education program for special needs students.

• Supervise classroom and students (aides, volunteers, and parent helpers where appropriate). Perform general supervisory duties as scheduled.
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
• Collaborate with support staff (e.g., school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans.

• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role.
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities.
• Ability to create IEPs.
• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

BS in Special Education; MS is a plus. Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12. PMT training will be required and provided by the district.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for e-mail, word processing, accounting, databases, and presentations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective…