Special Ed/ExL Resource Elementary Teacher Job Chesterton area,Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title

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
- Experience working with elementary school students, as well as endorsements in K-4 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

As the Teacher of Record, 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

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

Maintain awareness of state standards specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation

Plan, organize and deliver Specially Designed Instruction, differentiated lessons and interventions to meet 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 throughout 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. Microsoft Office, Canvas, Skyward, Google Docs)
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators

Special Requirements

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment:
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Special Ed​/ExL Resource Elementary Teacher

Special Ed/ExL Resource Elementary Teacher