Special Education Teacher Job East Chicago area,Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher (s)

School Year

Reports to:

Director of Special Education/Building Principal

Start Date:

Upon Board Approval

Job Description

To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitude and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish a good relationship with parents, community, and with other staff members.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License – Endorsements for Special Education MI or ED school Life Skills, SMH setting
Perform annual case reviews for each student (IEP’s)
Maintain communication with parents and general education teachers
Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs
Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress
Implement functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for individual students
Flexible, organized, takes initiative, willing to share ideas
Work respectfully and collaboratively with other team members
Exemplary behavior management skills
Will train on crisis prevention intervention, behavior analyses, and developing behavior support plans
Technology skills for the development of individual education programs
Good conflict resolution and people skills
Experience in Skyward student management
Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

Responsibilities

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.

Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff.

Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

Conduct case conferences (initial and annual) as required.

Interpret assessment results for parents and, where appropriate, for students and school staff.

Assist in the development of other components of students’ development, health and social history.

Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate.

Attend and participate in special education staff meetings.

Establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.

Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

Experience in Skyward student management.

Perform other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties.

Salary

Commensurate by experience and education.
Competitive package provided.

Benefits

Medical, Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, Paid Leave, Retirement (PERF)

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