Special Education Teacher

Duties

Position Title:

Special Education Teacher

Payroll/Personnel Type:

9 Month

Reports to:

Principal

Shift Length:

7.58 Hour Day

Union Eligibility:

Eligible

Starting Salary

$41,500

JOB GOAL:

Develop and implement an all-encompassing educational program and implement MTSS plans with innovative methods of teaching and mentoring for students that require Tier II and Tier III Interventions.

PROFESSIONAL

SKILLS:

* Strives to implement by the performance of job responsibilities the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives

* Utilizes teacher diagnostic techniques in determining learning strengths and weaknesses of students enrolled in various special education self-contained programs or resource instructional programs

* Develops educational prescriptions with corresponding educational and behavioral objectives for students

* Implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual learning needs and interest of students

* Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within limit of the resources provided by the District

* Prepares for classroom assignment, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

* Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

* Utilizes instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated educational and behavioral objectives

* Evaluates student performance relative to accomplishment of educational and behavioral objectives at minimum two times per year (January and May)

* Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom conducive to learning

* Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

* Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district

* Professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions or higher learning institutions

* Conducts parent-teacher conferences on an as-needed basis

* Writes narrative end-of-the-year progress reports on each student enrolled in the teacher's classroom

* Participates in staff conferences and annual reviews of educational placement and progress

* Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as recommended by law, District policy, and administrative regulation

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

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

* Serves on curriculum and/or other committees related to special education or regular education

* Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.

* Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students.

* Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.

* Collect data and record anecdotal student progress notes and maintain behavioral charting data.

* Monitor, observe, and report behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.

* Communicates effectively, both written and oral, with students, administration, staff, and co-workers.

* Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.

* Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504) as needed.

* Directs student groups as assigned.

* Assists with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.

* Helps implement classroom management systems as applicable - Daily Progress Report (DPR).

* Follows Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

* Demonstrate the initiative to be proactive in resolving issues, concerns, student behaviors, or problems.

* Inform school administrators of all student behaviors, issues, and/or problems.

* Exercise respect and collaboration when interacting with students, staff, and visitors.

* Complete all incident reports ASAP or by the end of your shift and file for future reference.

* Exercise confidentiality regarding all work-related situations.

Experience:

* Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting??

* Collaborating with community agencies??

* Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting?

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree required

* Professional Educators License with LBS 1 endorsement required

Physical Requirements:

* Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle?

* Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body? .

* Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

* Work is routinely performed in a typical…