Special Ed​/ExL Applied Skills Teacher Secondary Pool

Job Title

Provides instruction and intense intervention for students with unique needs within the special education setting.

The position involves providing modifications to curriculum to address the intellectual, social, pre-vocational and adaptive needs of students. It 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.

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.)

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

Ensures 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

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

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…