Middle School Special Education Teacher

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* This position is for the  School Year. This position requires a Cross Categorical Special Education Teaching Certificate
* Per Board policy GCBA, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.

K-12 Special Education Teacher

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION:
Certified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Missouri Teacher's certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certification
Master's in related content area preferred, but not required
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

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, 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
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, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
Teaches socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a…