Special Education

Starting

FTE 1.0

Current salary shown here:  Salary Matrix. Exempt, benefits-eligible, 187 days + 8

holidays + 4 personal days. This position is under the Teacher's Retirement System.

Open Until Filled

Job Responsibilities:

* Teaches students with disabilities following an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a variety of educational settings.

* Designs and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for eligible students with disabilities.

* Meets the diverse needs of students in the classroom by providing an appropriate learning environment.

* Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development, instructional strategies, and research based instructional programs.

* Establishes effective classroom management, safety procedures, behavior expectations, and individualized positive behavior management plans.

* Works cooperatively, collaboratively, and establishes positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and guardians of students.

* Maintains and manages a special education case load of approximately 20-25 students. Duties include maintaining a confidential file for each student in accordance with the Administrative Rules of Montana and the Special Education Department.

* Participates in school and district professional development activities.

* Attends building and district meetings as required.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal which may include, but are not limited to the following: monitor hallways, monitor school activities, and conduct parent teacher conferences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Understands Special Education process and procedures.

* Skill in completing special education eligibility assessments.

* Ability to implement standard based instruction, assessment and grading.

* Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.

* Ability to work as a contributing member of effective teaching teams.

* Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.

* Ability to follow directions.

* Skill, dedication and aptitude for working with students.

* Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work effectively with people with a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

* Ability to maintain student confidentiality.

* Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree; AND,

* State of Montana Educator license with appropriate endorsement(s) in Special Education (K-12).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Thorough knowledge of Montana Administrative Rules and Regulations in special education.

Physical Demands:

* Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 40 pounds.