Elementary Classroom Teacher (Special Education

develop and modify a therapeutically guided curriculum,

generate reports to meet students’ needs,

communicate with families,

coordinate with therapists, and plan for teaching assistants.

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience working with children who have special needs Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching techniques
• Training and knowledge of a variety of academic programs and methods for teaching math and reading
• Knowledge of classroom behavior management
• Carry out goals on student IEPs and Wolf Learning Plans, and document quarterly progress
• Work with and plan for teaching assistants to reinforce and integrate lessons and activities across all content areas
• Ability to integrate and support the use of educational technology resources in the classroom
• Communicate with and update families on a regular basis
• Teach and plan for all academic content areas
• Prepare for and attend IEP and parent meetings, consistently collect as well as present data to explain student progress Implement positive reinforcement systems and behavior management techniques
• Administer academic screenings/assessments to develop individualized Wolf Learning Plans and student IEPs
• Attend weekly staff meetings and all team meetings
• Complete educational reports twice a year
• Participate in parent conferences three times a year
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside professionals regarding classroom and home interventions Engage in ongoing professional development
• Communicate & coordinate with integrated art and music programs to support curricular study Maintain documentation and data collection as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to establish rapport with special needs students
• Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively
• Be open to giving and receiving feedback, have strong interpersonal skills which support and engender trust
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be flexible and take initiative
• Ability to work on a team, ask for help and support when needed
• Find creative and effective ways to solve problems, be flexible, resilient, open to new ideas, solid planning skills
• Have a strong sense of self and a good sense of humor
• Maintain an attitude that encourages teamwork & personal responsibility

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