Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical; Lakeland School

Position: Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical (Lakeland School)
This position is responsible for providing diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services to children with special educational needs. The  is also involved, to a significant degree, with the use of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, adaptive equipment and visual supports to enhance student independence, participation and engagement.  The goal of the  is to enable children to develop their skills in order to positively impact a student's educational progress, independence, self-advocacy and post-secondary experiences.

SUPERVISION

This position may oversee daily duties of paraprofessionals, if assigned to a student caseload.

SCHEDULE

Days:  Monday - Friday

Work Hours:

7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Hours Per

Shift:  8

Shifts Per Pay Period:  10

Position FTE:  1.00

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.  

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Diagnostic and Evaluation

The  shall collaborate with the school psychologist to reevaluate students every three years

The  shall evaluate a student's progress and report that progress to the student's parents, other teachers, therapists, and administrators.

The  will remain current with the best-practice approaches and tools for conducting assessments, will collaborate with others to conduct assessments, and will use information gathered to determine instruction and intervention for students with learning difficulties.

Reporting and Prescriptive Planning

The , in collaboration with parents and IEP team members, shall develop an individual educational plan (IEP) on each student enrolled in the .

The  shall meet with the student's parents and IEP team members at least annually to review the IEP. The  shall continually monitor completion of a student's IEP and shall communicate ongoing needs to team members when assigned as Case Manager.

The  shall continually track data and review student's IEP's and shall update the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.

Instructional Services

The , in cooperation with other involved parties, shall schedule instructional time that is appropriate to meet the student's educational needs.

The  shall provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in the student's IEP's.

The  will consult with IEP Team members concerning any educational needs of the student.

The  will collaborate with colleagues and therapists to ensure appropriate and consistent interventions and instruction are carried out with fidelity.

The  shall provide materials, resources and techniques to the other assigned teachers, therapists, parents and other concerned parties whenever necessary to meet student's special education needs outside of the .

Other Services

Upon request, the  shall provide in-services about exceptional children and their services to parents, school staff and other concerned parties.

The  shall meet with parents whenever appropriate to discuss student progress.

The  shall perform other duties and functions requested by the Director of Special Education, their designee(s) and/or building administrators.

The  shall assist in integrating the student back into the regular classroom when indicated and continue supportive contact with the student and the district stakeholders until transition is completed.

The  shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to the field of learning.

The  shall demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Must possess a Bachelor's degree preferably in Special Education. Must be eligible for a Wisconsin Teaching License #1801 or #2801 Cross Categorical Special Education.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Wisconsin Teaching License #1801 or #2801 Cross Categorical Special Education.

Interactions and Communications

Provides specialized information and/or recommendations regarding an area of expertise.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established…