Special Education Cross Categorial Teacher

POSITION TITLE:

Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

This highly qualified teacher will be responsible for delivering specific course content in a differentiated collaborative model. The teacher must be skilled in classroom management and the implementation of individual behavioral intervention plans. Co-teach with general education teacher and make student specific accommodations.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Principal, Special Education Supervisor

Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Indiana Special Education License in Mild Disabilities/Intervention and must be Highly Qualified.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

* History of timely and accurate completion of IEPs.

* Demonstrated effectiveness in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of struggling students.

* Demonstrated effectiveness in using formative assessments to guide reading instruction. Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on his/her most recent evaluation.

* Experience dealing with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social and ethnic backgrounds.

* Teaching experience with developing and implementing lesson plans, classroom activities, and classroom management.

* Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, methodology, and materials for students receiving special education services.

* Experience in analyzing student's formative and summative data and differentiating classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.

* Experience collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school.