Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

Special Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), River Street Schools and Programs, seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in their schools across the elementary, secondary, and high school level. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according to the needs of the student, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

* Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.

* Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.

* Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.

COMPETENCIES:

Intrapersonal

Competencies:

* Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.

* Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal

Competencies:

* Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.

* Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.

* Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive

Competencies:

* Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.

* Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.

* Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional

Competencies:

* Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.

* Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
* * Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, curriculum/Common Core standard etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

* Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

* State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

* Group Health Insurance Plans

* Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

* Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options

* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable

* Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Employee Network Groups

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