LOCATION: Patrick Lynch Elementary School

FTE: 1.0

WORK HOURS: 7:30am - 3:30pm

CONTRACT DAYS: 192 

START DATE: August 26, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Note: Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist positions are eligible for a $2,000 annual stipend.

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Teacher – Special Education (Supported Behavior Classroom) is for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics, behavior and social skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting and providing specially designed instruction and through treatment goals as outlined by Trillium mental health staff; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and Trillium staff for the purpose of improving student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum;
• Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students;
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers’ expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals in the home environment;
• Evaluate students’ abilities in basic academics and behavior for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning/behavior disorders, development of behavior intervention plans and/or student progress;
• Assess students’ social and academic needs for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program;
• Develop IEPs based upon students’ assessments and classroom performance in accordance with state and district guidelines;
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academic subject areas and social/behavioral/interpersonal skills;
• Develop/modify or adapt individualized lessons/strategies as needed for individual students;
• Manage student behavior as outlined in classroom procedures and individual behavior support plans for the purpose of teaching positive replacement behaviors and providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
• Participate in a variety of meetings which involve students with IEPs (i.e. team planning, functional behavior assessment, eligibility);
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades, attendance, and behavioral data) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress).

Other Job Functions:

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations;
• Administer medication, first aid, and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students;
• Apply strategies of non-violent Crisis Intervention as may be required for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e. supervision of specially designed instruction);
• Direct educational assistant activities including schedules, lesson plans and data collection.
• Read and implement appropriate program materials (Special Education Handbook);
• Maintain training and certification in non-violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and other trainings as determined necessary for the job.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in planning, developing, and implementing curriculum appropriate to the handicapped learner and assisting disabled students in realizing success. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.

Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, state and federal education and handicapped learner codes and district policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Requirements: Proper TSPC Licensure with Special Education endorsement required.

Terms of Employment: 192 days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.