Special Education Teacher

The Macon R-1 School District are seeking a Middle School
Special Education Teacher for the  school year.

• Work in a community of great people that support you
• Be equipped with skills to identify and resolve trauma impacts as part of a trained Trauma Informed District
• Compensation package which includes salary commensurate with experience, medical benefits, paid time off and ala-cart add on benefit options that you can select to purchase-dental/vision/long and short-term disability, HSA, etc.
• Have access to cutting edge technology infrastructure and tools
• Participate in a mentorship program designed to develop and support 1st and 2nd-year teachers, as well as assist others looking for professional input
• Work with a team that supports your professional growth locally and with opportunities to attend state conferences and other professional programs
• Have dedicated professional development days focused on teacher development, collaboration, and planning activities

• Be informed of rules, policies, and regulations of the school and district and follow them as
• Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies necessary to meet the needs of all students.
• Share expectations and student progress with parents throughout the year.
• Work as a team member.
• Support classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of individual student plans.
• Provide classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Provide a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents, and the community.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in good condition.
• Be punctual and responsible in attendance.
• Demonstrate conduct representative of the school and establish and maintain a good relationship with the community.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals as needed for the position. 17. Plans and administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) when needed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for assigned students.
• Plans and implements behavior intervention plans for assigned students when needed to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Participate in Evaluation and IEP processes by attending required meetings, collaborating with IEP/Eligibility team members, preparing IEP/Evaluation paperwork in accordance with the IDEA, and delivering instruction to enable students to make progress towards IEP goals and continue participation in the general education curriculum.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the principal or the Director of Special Education.

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.