Special Education Teacher - Basehor-Linwood Middle School

Position Summary: The special education teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal- social- and intellectual development of students through rich learning experiences- case studies- and a variety of primary and secondary source documents.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Services
• Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in at least one area of special education
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
• Desire and ability to work with students and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Ability to plan- organize- and see that activities are completed
• Proficient in data collection and reporting
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• Valid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements
• 5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in Special Education services

• Ability to facilitate the personal- social- and intellectual development of students
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual educational needs of students
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community
• Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner- and handle other tasks as assigned
• Ability to be mobile in the classroom
• Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness- and make changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district
• Ability to work with technology/computer systems
• Ability to supervise- direct- motivate- and correct employee’s job performance
• Ability to model commitment and dedication to work
• Ability to work independently and without supervision- and complete work in an efficient manner

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly- productive environment for learning
• Communicates with parents and counselors on a student`s progress
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district- and in self-selected professional growth activities related to special education services
• Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community
• Works effectively with community organizations
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned
• Supports the value of education
• Supports the mission and vision of USD #458
• Keeps abreast of new information- best practices- innovative ideas- and techniques
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal
  - Director of Special Education or other Administrative Staff

Physical Requirements: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

• Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities
  2. Requires occasional stooping- bending- kneeling- reaching- and turning

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (188 Days);
Academic school year as assigned

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

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