Moderate Special Education Teacher; interim - thru

Position: Moderate Special Education Teacher (interim - thru the end of school year)
Successful candidate must have the ability to:

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Plan and implement lessons based on the curriculum that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students

* Utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners

* Use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology

* Use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action

* Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

* Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public

* Complete academic evaluations with students in accordance with state and federal regulations

* Collect data to inform progress, instruction, modifications and accommodations to be considered on Individual Education Plans [IEP] in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines

* Serve as liaison/case manager of students on assigned caseload, to include but not limited to: communicating with parents, colleagues, paraprofessionals, administration, and Team Chairs the student's academic and overall IEP progress on the same

* Use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community

* Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously

* Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies

* Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner

* Maintain appropriate confidential records

* React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)

* Plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families

* Explain and implement special education laws and regulations as well as academic and cognitive assessments

* Perform other duties not specifically listed but required by building or district administration to enable the smooth operation of the school and the district special education program.