Teacher Early Childhood Sped

Positions may be filled on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on candidate preference and organizational needs

POSITION RECEIVES AN ANNUAL $1,800 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES STIPEND

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $2,000 PER YEAR AVAILABLE TO OBTAIN SPECIAL EDUCATION LICENSURE

Qualifications:

• Kansas Teaching Certificate/License, appropriate SPED endorsement required (or willingness and ability to pursue appropriate SPED endorsement)
• “Highly qualified” status according to KSDE and federal regulations
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal
:
Provide an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Performance and Responsibilities:

• Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for the content area.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for all students/adults as assigned.
• Provides for regular assessment of student/adult needs and progress.
• Provides for appropriate re-teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions if needed.
• Provides evidence of individual student/adult learning.
• Prepares for assigned classes and can show evidence of such preparation.
• Demonstrates effective skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking as necessary for assignment.
• Demonstrates command of the subject matter for which he/she is assigned to teach/coordinate.
• Implements the district's written curriculum and the state and district assessment program.
• Demonstrates commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills as related to assignment.
• Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings.
• Cooperates with others regarding the selection, use, and sharing of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues, and others as related to assignment.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards.
• Meets and instructs students/adults at designated location and times.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains state certification/licensure standards for teachers in the field for which he/she is assigned.
• Other duties as requested or assigned by the supervisor.

Critical

Skills:

• Possess and maintain licensure (certification) in the state of Kansas
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
• Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others

ADDENDUM TO TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION – SPECIFIC TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS:

• Maintain current knowledge of special education laws and regulations and meet their requirements.
• Perform accurate, functional, and relevant assessment of individual student's learning needs for eligibility and educational programming.
• Maintain current and accurate Individual Education Plans.
• Work in a problem-solving manner with other staff and parents to develop a program that supports student growth and success.
• Work collaboratively with staff to develop appropriate modifications, curriculum, and educational environments for students with exceptionalities.
• Work with a variety of students with exceptionalities from all legally recognized domains.
• Will be required to attend a Special Education Academy.

Job Goals:

• Provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living.
• Delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrative staff in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and/or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.