Special Ed​/ExL Applied Skills Teacher Secondary Pool

Special Education Teacher

Provides instruction and intense intervention for students with unique needs within the special education setting. Provides modifications to curriculum to address the intellectual, social, pre-vocational and adaptive 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 Secondary Teaching License with Mild Intervention and Intense Intervention Endorsements preferred
• Experience working students with developmental delays and autism spectrum 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 VII, 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
• Utilize de-escalation strategies to prevent behaviors that could be harmful to self or others
• Be a part of the crisis team for the classroom and building to support appropriate Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Teacher Evaluation Plan
• Maintain awareness of state standards specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation
• Provide learning experiences in accordance with the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum designed by 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
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance
• 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
• Knowledge/awareness of assistive technology tools preferred
• 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…