Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education, Grades PreK-1

Special Education Teacher

A Special Education Teacher at Duluth Edison Charter School is committed to academic and personal excellence for every student. Special Education Teachers will understand what it means to be a lifelong learner and participate in ongoing professional development, goal setting, learning, and reflection in each school year. Special Education Teachers will work as a member of their assigned House Team.

Standard Special Education Teacher Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide research-based special education services identified on the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) of students with disabilities
• Provide special education services in a variety of service delivery models such as pull-out, push-in, co-teaching, resource room, alternative instruction, level 3 specialized classrooms as assigned
• Comply with all state and federal special education rules and regulations
• Facilitate IEP meetings; schedule and hold IEP meetings within required timelines
• Collaborate with Special Education Lead and/or Special Education Coordinator and IEP members to develop IEPs
• Complete IEPs and progress notes in a timely manner
• Participate in the special education evaluation process, including complying with all state and federal special education rules and regulations, as assigned
• Supervise the work of assigned paraprofessionals and assist with their performance evaluations (this position does not have authority to hire, terminate or discipline)
• Be knowledgeable in the state standards, skills and content of their assigned curriculum areas of teaching
• Participate in district-provided training related to crisis intervention skills and techniques
• Utilize approved verbal de-escalation skills and behavior management techniques during crisis intervention, including physical restraint in emergency situation as prescribed by district procedures, provided training, and Minnesota statutes
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards; implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction
• Writes, implements and evaluates his or her own professional development plans
• Teaches rules of conduct; models the behavior expected of students; maintains order in the classroom and on the playground
• Creates and manages a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative and develop excellence
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school. Utilize our Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion
• Coordinates class field trips
• Differentiates instruction to accommodate the needs of all students in the classroom
• Administers MAP, MCA and other assigned assessments as relevant to his or her area of teaching
• Analyzes classroom data to inform his or her teaching and small group instruction
• Integrates technology into their teaching and professional activities
• Collaborates with house teams on curriculum, planning and student needs
• Attends house and staff meetings; attends and participates in professional development trainings
• Creates and works toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms
• Implements school and district policies and procedures
• Participates in and contributes to student planning and problem solving conferences
• Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student
• Implements any planned and documented interventions
• Participates in and contributes to student 504 Plan meetings and IEP meetings
• Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student
• Implements any accommodations and makes any modifications for designated students as indicated in the students' Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Maintains familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency Procedures
• Complete assigned student learning conferences
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, (and HIPAA if this position requires)
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