Anticipated Special Education Teacher; Itinerant

Special Education Teacher

Reports To:

Principal and Special Education Director FLSA Status:
Exempt

Terms:

187 Days Evaluation:
State and/or Local Evaluation Protocol

Job Goal:

• To teach IDEA-eligible students individually, in small groups, or in collaboration with a general education teacher.
• To provide consultation, resource information, and materials development as may be needed to address the instructional objectives established for students through the IEP process.
• Assist students with instructional needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Hold a valid Alabama Special Education credential
• Knowledge and skills in the use of SETSWeb, education assessment, consulting, coordination, interpretation and implementation of special education laws
• Effective interpersonal skills and flexibility in meeting new and/or changing conditions
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce and submit required reports and correspondence
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Secondary Special Education teachers should be knowledgeable of graduation requirements for all disability areas
• Punctuality and regular attendance

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide direct individual and small group instruction both within the classroom and on a "pull-out" basis as a supplement to the regular or other special class instructional program in which students may be enrolled.
• Consult, observe and recommend accommodations of regular program prior to referral to the Problem Solving Team (PST).
• Serve as case manager for IEP meetings at school site, as necessary.
• Assess individual student's current level of functioning to determine needs.
• Progress monitor individual student's current level of functioning for progress reports and IEP development.
• Select appropriate instructional tools and make necessary adaptations for the population.
• Score and interpret achievement tests for eligibility and re-evaluation purposes.
• Collect and review pertinent information from records, observations, parents and other members of the IEP team.
• Prepare a written report which summarizes assessment results, areas of need, and general observations in language understandable to all of the IEP team.
• Participate with IEP team in identifying goals and objectives appropriate to the age and level of the students.
• Develop IEPs for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students.
• Write specific objectives developed from identified goals and assessment data.
• Maintain ongoing evaluation system for monitoring individual student's program and progress (progress monitoring).
• Provide ongoing information to parent, student and school staff regarding student progress toward identified goals and objectives.
• Design and implement programs to meet individual student's identified needs.
• Utilize and/or provide to staff appropriate materials to meet student's identified needs.
• Adapt teaching methods based on student's identified needs and sound principles of learning.
• Implement a program that provides continuity and consistency for students.
• Establish rapport, provide a suitable environment, and utilize strategies to promote student learning.
• Utilize strategies to promote in students a positive self-concept, self-awareness, self-discipline, responsibility and respect for others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and utilize established curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning information related to students.
• Observe and comply with all timelines and requirements related to special education.
• Follow legal requirement regarding suspected child abuse reporting.
• Facilitate the student's inclusion process by providing support services to the regular and/or special education classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process.
• Train school staff in skills needed for program instruction for identified students.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive student/program files as required.
• Evaluate students for the purpose of identifying student needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed.
• Provide emphasis on academic achievement, meeting proficiency standards, and preparation for transition.
• Utilize the district's established Seclusion and Physical Restraint for All Students procedures.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting and/or moving about for sustained periods.
• Ability to exercise physical control over students who are acting out and/or offer physical assistance to students who are physically impaired.
• Ability to physically restrain students based on district's procedures.
• Ability to lift and transition students who are physically handicapped or require assistance with basic self-care needs.
• Maintain a professional…