What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPED TEACHER (PK-8) position at Santa Fe South Public Schools?
Special Education Teacher Job Description
Santa Fe South Schools
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, follows federal and state-mandated procedures, and functions as Individualized Educational Program (IEP) manager to assigned students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional IEP reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
- Schedules special education meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
- Creates a positive learning experience with an emphasis on individualized instruction
- Serves as the primary contact for the parent, general education teachers, and related service providers
- Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of paraprofessionals as directed
- Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
- Completes all district and state reporting requirements
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned
Standards and Quality Assurance
- Can physically assist students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
- Behave and speak professionally at all times
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
- Attend staff and team meetings
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
- Have the willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
- Support the mission statement of the district
Qualifications
Special Education Certification
- Mild-Moderate; and/or
- Severe-Profound (required if assessing OAAP students, can be obtained after hired)
Salary and Benefits
- Salary based on OKCPS salary schedule plus 5% based on a 190-day contract
- Insurance- health, dental, and vision paid for contract employee
- 401K- 7% based on total compensation starting after 6 months of employment
- 10 days PTO
