Silver Stage Elementary SPED CLS Teacher

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The Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained, Mild/Moderate Disabilities is responsible for establishing teaching strategies which are goal oriented and based upon proven instructional techniques that are designed to benefit students with disabilities within a comprehensive life skills program. Instruction is related to functional curriculum domains; domestic, vocational, recreational, community, functional academics. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA and report directly to the school site administrator.

• Follows mandated compliance standards established by Federal, State, or District regulations relative to program development and implementation.
• Maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports and other needed information for the effective, efficient operation of the school within designated time limits. Reviews confidential special education documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regards to records and information obtained in the course of professional service with respect to students, parents, and other staff members, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
• Demonstrates acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication.
• Carries out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, and recording of grades promptly and accurately.
• Attends and participates in all required training.
• Manages and assigns additional adult student support as necessary (e.g., paraprofessional).
• Maintains accurate and timely records in Power School.
• Provides instruction related to functional curriculum domains; domestic, vocational, recreational, community, functional academics.
• Ensures research-based instructional methods and materials are utilized (e.g., general education curriculum, Edmark, Touch Math, FACTER, LCCE, Syracuse).
• Provides meaningful, relevant activities for instruction.
• Ensures instruction occurs in natural settings (e.g., regular education classroom, community based).
• Uses age-appropriate instructional materials and provides differentiated and/or multi-leveled instruction; pre-planning is evident and objectives of lesson are clear.
• Ensures standards-based instruction is occurring, and students are assessed using the most appropriate testing, e.g., state alternate assessment.
• Uses instructional adaptations to support student learning (e.g., picture cues & supports, student grouping, Cooperative Learning, sign language, individualized schedules).
• Ensures that functional communication skills are taught and that individualized communication tools are evident (e.g., picture cards, picture display boards, picture schedules, sign language, voice output electronic devices, consequence maps).
• Addresses student behaviors individually through positive behavioral supports, support plans or appropriate goals and objectives.
• Ensures that student progress is monitored through regular data collection and that individual plans are adjusted as appropriate through annual IEP meetings or more frequent if needed.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in an elementary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in-service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and…