Special Education Teacher - Autism

Special Education Teacher

Location:

Banneker Job Goal

To provide students with the ability to obtain knowledge, information, skills and a sense of self‑worth and dignity that will help them be successful as they transition from high school to the community.

• Advocate for the rights of students with special needs.
• Develop and maintain a positive professional working relationship with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other service providers.
• Plan instructional programs for the classroom, including individual plans outlined on students’ Individual Education Programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the community.
• Establish I.E.P. and annual review meetings, affording parents’ and students’ right to input and notifying all service providers per local guidelines.
• Serve as an active member on the I.E.P. team for students, whether served or not on the caseload.
• Develop and maintain all I.E.P.s in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Maintain close communication with mainstream teachers and other service providers, keeping them fully informed of student progress.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.
• Perform additional duties to provide a positive role model for the student both in and outside the classroom setting.
• Evaluate student performance by performing diagnostic testing necessary for annual reviews and eligibility staffing, as well as quarterly updates on the I.E.P.
• Monitor student progress in mainstreamed classes.
• Assist in establishing class schedules.
• Supervise, evaluate and help train paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Request equipment and supplies as necessary to meet objectives outlined on individual students’ I.E.P.s.
• Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans as necessary.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary and appropriate as outlined in federal, state and local guidelines and students’ Individual Educational Programs.
• Be able to work a full duty day in the assigned location(s).
• Have the physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move around as needed in a fast‑paced, highly intensive school environment.
• Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Meet the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
• Hold or be eligible for Kansas certification appropriate for the position.
• Be tolerant and understanding of students with special needs.
• Show initiative, creativity, self‑motivation and good judgment.
• Demonstrate good judgment, adaptability and flexibility.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, oral and written communication.
• Be efficient and organized in paper management.

Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students.

Provide health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.

Compile data for statistical purposes.

Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.

Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.

Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Perform other related work as required.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to…