SER Program Teacher

Purpose

TheSER Teacher provides an optimal learning environment for students with social- emotional and behavioral needs.

• Valid High Incidence Special Education Kansas license
• Experience working with children with mental health and behavioral concerns
• All required documents- including copy of license- on file at the district office

Special Education Administrators and Building Principal

• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics- social skill awareness- appropriate behavior and problem solving.
• Collaborates with school teams (administrative staff- general and special education teachers- related service providers and para educators) in the planning and implementation of strategies and interventions for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Develops and implements IEPs.
• Collects and organizes data on student behavior and academic goals for progress monitoring and quarterly IEP progress reports.
• Holds annual IEP meetings and 3-year re-evaluation meetings.
• Communicates with parents regularly.
• Supervises the delivery of special education services by assigned para-educators.
• Adapts and modifies curriculum for special education students in general education classes.
• Assists in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Implements BIPs for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student needs.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of individual student IEPs and BIPs.
• Ensures activities conform to Federal
  - State and District regulations and/or guidelines.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Special Education Administrators and Building Principal.

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.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential 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.

For more information about Basehor-Linwood USD 458 and benefits- please see our website 458.org.

Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458 serves students and families in a 90 square mile area of southern Leavenworth County, Kansas. We currently have 8 district attendance centers. Our Early Learning Center for Childcare and Pre-K opened for the 2020-21 school year in August. K-5 buildings are located in Bonner Springs, Basehor and the Glenwood Ridge subdivision. A new K-5 building, located in Basehor, opened in the Fall 2021.

Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 attend Basehor-Linwood Middle School in Basehor, near the center of the district. Basehor-Linwood High School, located in Basehor, is a 5A school, serving students in grades 9 through 12.

BLHS was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. In addition, the district operates Basehor-Linwood Virtual School, an internet-based school serving approximately 250 K-12 students statewide instructed by Basehor-Linwood teachers.

Special Education services are provided by the Tonganoxie/Basehor-Linwood Special Education Cooperative located in Basehor.

USD 458 is part of a vibrant, growing suburban area with expanding student population and tax base. The mission of USD 458 is to serve all students developing and reaching their potential. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..usd
458.org