Middle School Special Education Teacher Job Saint Peters area,St. Peters Missouri USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher (26-27 School Year)
Location: St. Peters

District Mission Statement:

To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.

**** This position is for the 24-25 School Year****

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certification

Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.

Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.

Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.

Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the school Principal and Director of Special Education and Student Services, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student.

Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning.

Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks).

Understands how to use data to drive student learning.

Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading.

Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinking.

Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community

Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.

Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning.

Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities.

Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning.

Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs.

Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.

Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law.

Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.

Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.

Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growth.

Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and district policy.

Participate on building, district and/or education committees.

Perform supervisory duties as assigned by the administration as reasonably required.

Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.

Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics,…