Description:
The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
- Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
- Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
- Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
- Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff
- Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student’s IEP, as appropriate
- Maintains accurate student records
- Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities
- Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
- Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracks student’s performance
- Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
- Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
- Follows School District policies and procedures
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
- Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
- Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
- State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
- State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
- State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
- Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age