What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Career Academy of South Bend, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Job Title : Special Education Elementary Teacher
Job Classification : Full Time
Reports to : Director of Special Education
Work Schedule : School Calendar / Times : TBD by Director of Special Education
General Description : Provides instruction in the academic areas of need to students on a one-to-one or small group basis, using a collaborative co-teaching model either in the resource room or in the general education classroom.
Qualifications
BA or BS Degree .Valid special education teaching certificate / license as well as Highly Qualified (HQ) with endorsement in at least one area of special education
Primary Responsibilities
- Implements or assists with the implementation of the IEP for each student served
- Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
- Keeps accurate records on each student such as grade books, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior / discipline records
- Develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in the general education and special education learning environments
- Maintains the classroom environment and discipline in an orderly fashion
- Works in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities
- Acts in accordance to the directives and assignments given by the Director
- Confers with parents, administration, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development
- Maintains IEP compliance for all students on caseload
- Provides formal and informal assessment of student's academic status and learning styles
- Provides resources for classroom teachers for areas of disability
- Works with students and teachers to identify, teach, and implement accommodations for students who are eligible for services in the general education and special education settings
School Activities
Essential Skills and Abilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin
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