Communication Development Self-Contained Special Education Teacher; FTE

Intermediate Communication Development Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Under the direction of the building principal, director of student services, and the special education coordinator, the licensed special education teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows state mandated procedures and functions as IEP case manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with special education and regular education team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate materials and resources.
• Serves as primary contact for parents.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction and supervision of educational paraprofessionals, as directed.
• Complies with school board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.