Special Education Teacher Job Frankfort area,Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Applications are currently being accepted for the school year

Must hold proper state certification

Reports to:

Principal and/or other Supervisor

Terms of employment: 185 days

Essential Job Functions:

Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals

Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP

Participate in curriculum review and design

Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives

Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner

Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly

Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading)

Effectively implement district initiatives

Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers

Other

Job Functions:

Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations

Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

Serve on committees as assigned

Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)