Special Ed​/ExL Resource Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides instruction and strategies within a variety of settings to address the academic and emotional needs of students. Leads an educational program for students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability;

establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Credential - Valid/active Indiana Teaching License with Mild Interventions

* Experience - working with elementary and intermediate school students, as well as endorsements in K-6 content preferred

* Education - Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements

* Personal Qualities - Highly recommended from student teaching supervisors or other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the teacher

* Understanding of state and federal regulations and laws serving individuals with disabilities (i.e. Article 7, IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA, etc.)

PRINCIPAL

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Provide direct and/or indirect services through a variety of methods to assigned students according to the IEP or ISP

* Participate in the case conference committee meeting as the student's special education teacher

* Create IEPs including measurable goals, services, accommodations and all relevant areas to address unique student needs

* Regularly monitor and manage the implementation of students' IEP or Service Plans

* Ensure confidentiality and accessibility of the plan(s) to appropriate and approved stakeholders

* Inform appropriate and approved teachers and related services providers of their specific responsibilities related to the plan(s) and serves as a resource to all other personnel providing services to assigned students

* Direct instructional aides and paraprofessionals and coordinate their work for the purpose of providing an effective school program according to individual student needs

* Complete Progress Monitoring of IEP goals and provide to parents on a regular basis

* Serve as a resource for school-based interventions for students

* Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Teacher Evaluation Plan

* Provide learning experiences in accordance with the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum designed by Duneland School Corporation

* Plan, organize and deliver Specially Designed Instruction and interventions to meet diverse needs of students. Maintain awareness of state standards specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation

* Plan, organize, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students

* Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson

* Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content

* Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies

* Enter student grades in student information system

* Communicate with building principal about special education issues and trends

* Confer with parents and colleagues to address student academic and behavioral needs

* Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning

* Administer assessments as required by the state of Indiana and the corporation

* Interact with colleagues, parents, and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation

* Follow all expectations described in IDEA, Article 7, the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook

* Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal and /or corporation leadership

* Monitor and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. This includes monitoring and escorting students as they change classrooms through-out the building

* Share in the sponsorship of school and grade level activities and participate in faculty committees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics

* Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work

* Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation

* Ability to work independently and in a team environment

* Ability to multi-task with attention to detail

* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes of the normal day and expectations

* Proficiency in the use of technology for instruction and record keeping

* Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn required instructional software, ( i.e.…