Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

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:

• Implements district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives
• Utilizes teacher diagnostic techniques in determining learning strengths and weaknesses of students
• Develops educational prescriptions with corresponding educational and behavioral objectives for students
• Implements a program of study that meets the individual learning needs and interest of students
• Prepares for classroom assignment and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• 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
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom conducive to learning

Performance Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district
• Engages in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework
• 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
• Assists 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
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data
• Monitors, observes, and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures
• 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
• Completes all incident reports ASAP or by the end of your shift and files for future reference
• Exercises confidentiality regarding all work-related situations

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

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.