Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

POSITION : Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

LOCATION : Ruder Elementary

DURATION : Approximately OCT 2024 - JAN 2025

QUALIFICATIONS : Montana Certification - 32A Special Education preferred

REPORTS TO : Building Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Monitors students' progress in and outside special education room.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair, etc...) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EQUIPMENT USED :

A variety of electronic and technology devices, as well as basic office equipment, copiers, calculators, personal computers, telephone / voicemail, fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, and may on occasion work outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety and well-being of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand; twist at the neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL / MOTOR DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental / motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process :

An application is considered complete when all of the items listed below are received on or before the closing date. Only complete applications are eligible for screening. You will have an opportunity to upload all required documents during the application process.

1. A letter of application.

2. Professional resume which includes academic preparation, experience and other specifically related qualifications.

3. Copies of transcripts for all college or university credits completed to date. (An official transcript will be required if you are successful in securing the position, including those credits you would like to have considered for salary placement.)

4. Three signed letters of recommendation (within the past three years), or college placement file if available, current, and complete. To upload letters properly, all letters need to be in one document. Uploading one letter at a time will replace the previous document.

5. Copy of your current Montana teaching certificate / license, or evidence of ability to secure Montana teaching certification / licensure. For questions regarding the certification process, please contact the licensure department at the Montana Office of Public Instruction at (406)444-3150.

If hired, these requirements must be met before the first day of work :

All employment offers are contingent upon providing complete MMR records, satisfactory results of the background check, and Board approval.

Salary : $30