TEACHER - SPED

BEACON ACADEMY OF NEVADA

Special Education Teacher
Job Description

Under the direct supervision of school administration, the special education teacher is responsible for working with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. He/she will adapt general education lessons and provide interventions and instruction for various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with disabilities.

Terms of Employment: 10 months per Contract of Employment

Salary: The compensation for this position is in alignment with the BANV Governing Board approved Salary Schedule; The Salary Schedule is based on years experience and degree held. Compensation for all positions are determined by the Governing Board and Administration of Beacon Academy. Consideration is given to experience and specialized skills in determining salary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and acts as a teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities.

• Update daily the BANV-authorized systems to track student progress as directed by the administration.

• Assess students' skills, analyze progress, and provide appropriate instruction

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.

• Implement IEPs, assess students performance, and track student progress.

• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress toward goals.

• Evaluate and monitor students performance through monitoring and collaboration with the general education teacher. Work to adapt course work and make accommodations based on student IEP.

• Review students progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.

• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.

• Prepare students for the transition from grade to grade and post-graduation using approved BANV strategies.

• Plan and instruct high school students on a blended campus in content areas as assigned by collaborating with colleagues for students in whole-group, or interventions based upon small group, or one-on-one.

• Implement all aspects of the Academic Seminar, including student progress monitoring and goal setting utilizing the STEP card and 1:1 time with each student.

• Monitor special education students weekly progress, provide interventions on an ongoing basis, and communicate progress to students, staff, and parents.

• Prepare online and face-to-face courses/lessons, assessments, syllabus, course calendar, and assignments in the Learning Management System (LMS).

• Participate in the development and review of instructional strategies, assignments, and assessments for assigned courses.

• Respond to student and parent/guardian issues and concerns via email or telephone in a timely manner (within 24 hours).

• Develop and maintain relationships through regular interaction and communication with academic staff, faculty, students, and parents; advise administration and mentor of class or student needs.

• Proctor school and statewide testing.

• Analyze testing data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize the probability of student success.

• Participate in all teacher training and professional development activities required by the school, and any and all training and certification maintenance requirements mandated by state law.

• Assist in the implementation of SWPBS. Use the administrative tools provided to monitor, report, and coach students to maintain effective and efficient SWPBS.

• Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning procedures and behavioral expectations. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals under the MTSS umbrella.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations. Follow all school-related procedures and policies.

• Attendance and participation at student/parent meetings and graduation are required.

• Has a willingness and capability to work beyond the normal workday.

• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

• Adheres to federal, state, and local mandates while ensuring students are receiving a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications:

• Education - Four-year (BA) college degree accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education (an additional 2-year MA degree is recommended).

• Teacher certification - is required. (Must be able to obtain a Special Education Generalist Endorsement)

• Work / Field Experience recommended: four to six years (or more) of work experience in the area of interest being instructed.

• Online/blended Teaching Experience - online/blended teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distance objects with clarity, identify and distinguish objects, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.

• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, hear sounds up to 20 feet, and be cognizant of verbal altercations in the classroom.

• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation on the telephone, and in addressing groups.

• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; ability to occasionally restrain or move up to 50-100 pounds if required to intervene during student safety issues.

• This type of work requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, or reaching for extended periods.

• This type of work requires occasional or frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling during crisis scenarios such as hard lockdowns, earthquake drills, etc.

• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area.

• Ability to operate, activate, and use a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.

• Employees in this classification may be subject to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards such as bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Disclaimers

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Beacon Academy of Nevada is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Beacon Academy of Nevada does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disabilities, marital status, pregnancy status, veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations in order to apply or maintain employment, should contact Beacon Academy of Nevadas Department of Human Resources at 702.726.8600.