John Hay Elementary - Special Education Teacher; Resource - FTE

Job Overview

The position is for the Resource classroom. To learn more about our special education service pathways, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 40% Foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned special education students; plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs; prepare individual student lesson plans; adapt and modify programs and plans as necessary.
• 15% Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials suited to the well‑being of the students and the nature of the learning activities, program, and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives as adapted and modified for the student population; attend in‑service training and continue professional growth through study and experimentation.
• 10% Establish and implement, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
• 5% Confer with students, parents or guardians, specialists, and other staff; maintain an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.
• 10% Establish classroom goals and objectives appropriate to the special education student population and their individual education programs; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
• 5% Direct the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel; attend to or direct staff to attend to the physical, emotional, behavioral, medical, or hygienic needs of students as appropriate; monitor conditions and behaviors.
• 10% Collect and interpret a variety of data; develop, implement, and evaluate individual education plans (IEPs); provide reports for administrative purposes; amend documents where appropriate.
• 5% Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
• Attends at least one of two annual Special Education Compliance Professional Development days.

Reports to the building Principal.

• Subject areas appropriate to assignment.
• Effective behavior management techniques.
• Effective instructional techniques.
• Rules and procedures for student safety.
• Rules and regulations governing special education.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a culturally, racially, and economically diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement; adapting curricula and programs to meet the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs of a population of special education students.

Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; administer first aid and CPR when required;

use non‑vocal or non‑verbal means of communication such as sign language; use non‑visual instructional techniques such as Braille when required; deal with specific physical or emotional disabilities and associated conditions such as severe behavior disorder; attend to various physical and hygienic needs; establish and maintain…