Special Education Teacher - Strat ; MC; Johnson

Special Education Teacher
- Strat I (MC) - Johnson

Cedar Rapids Community School District Johnson Elementary School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provides instruction in curricular and social, emotional behavior areas to students grades K-5

ENDORSEMENTS:
Instructional Strategist I:
Mild& Moderate K-8

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements programming associated with core and social skills curriculum to be delivered in a classroom setting for assigned students.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Teams with school staff to provide strategies that support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members, including but not limited to, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school‑wide programming.
• Assists and collaborates with the principal, teaching and paraprofessional staff, Grant Wood Area Agency Staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to academic achievement and behavioral goals.
• Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Maintain with district support, Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certification.
• Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include knowledge of positive behavioral supports/cognitive restructuring.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations.
• Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff.
• Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
• Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
• Understands and accepts the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

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