Special Education Teacher

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development in a residential treatment setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
• Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
• Observe students to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one, supervise students in non-classroom settings such as during meal times and field trips.
• Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
• Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
• Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state of Utah.
• Supervise classroom and collaborate with direct carfe staff to maintain a positive environment for learning.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
• Abide by Behavior Management Techniques.
• Complete transcripts, evaluations, and academic recommendations to be sent to each student’s home school upon discharge
• Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education Regulations, Core curriculum and credit requirements.
• Act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and attend meetings regularly.
• Follow school calendar including holidays, quarters, etc.
• Coordinate with home school districts for IEP meetings, delivery of services, etc.
• Participate in tours for parents and referral sources.
• Maintain student confidentiality according to HIPAA standards
• Maintain an overall good work attitude, promoting cooperation and professionalism in interactions with other staff members.
• Attend and complete required trainings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in a timely manner.
• Follow facilities safety guidelines and maintain safety for oneself, clients, visitors and co-workers and on an ongoing basis is processing whether or not the environment poses any safety hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Comply with responsibilities for emergency preparedness, fire plan and attends safety education/training classes.
• Sign the State Code of Conduct yearly and familiarize self with standards that ensure patients' rights are maintained and abide by those standards.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state of Utah.
• One or more years’ experience working with children or adolescents with behavior or emotional problems preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current certification or license to teach within the state of Utah.
• CPR/1st Aid and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

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