Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher

Overview

PARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6

POSITION:
Special Education Resource Teacher

SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal

Education, License or Formal Training:

• Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
• Possess at a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.
• Certification or endorsement in reading preferred.
• Continue to pursue graduate level classes for professional growth.
• Experience working with adolescents with challenging behavior preferred.
• Expertise in implementing effective, evidence based behavioral interventions preferred.
• Applied behavioral analysis or behavior technician training preferred.

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas; background and experience at the secondary level preferred.
• Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of adolescents.
• Possess classroom developmentally appropriate management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping and assessment abilities.
• Possess technological and computer skills.
• Possess problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgment, and analytical abilities.
• Possess a general knowledge of Public Law 101-476 (IDEA) and Wyoming Education Rules Governing Students with Disabilities (Chapter 7 Rules).

As per district policy.

The purpose of a Special Education Behavior Resource teacher's job is to develop a program to support social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and effective academic skills. Work with students with disabilities in all district-required curriculum objectives.

• Diagnoses and evaluates specific student's needs as part of initial and triennial evaluation processes.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities within the PCSD curriculum as well as the designed Individualized Education Program for the student.
• Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.
• Develops, in a cooperative manner with the building principal and Director of Student Support Services, a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in special education.
• Writes lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives and the stated IEP of the student; co-teach with general education instructor in core academic areas.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parent/guardians.
• Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies, vision, mission and philosophy, regulations, and rules of PCSD.
• Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in self-esteem, personal-social adjustment, decision-making, and other life skills.
• Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament, and environmental influences, as a basis on which to meet his/her needs, and to treat him/her with fairness and courtesy.
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
• Strives to maintain and uphold the utmost professional competency.
• Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction, and supervision.
• Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor that may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, PCSD policy, and administrative regulation.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and…