What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource Teacher position at Danbury Public Schools?
Position Type :
Special Education / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted : 9 / 30 / 2024
Location : King St Primary
Closing Date :
Open Until Filled SCOPE
The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students.
The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education.
The teacher is directly responsible to the Principal of the school, and is evaluated / supervised by the Supervisor of Special Education. This evaluation is based upon basic tenets of good teaching which are found in each teacher's respective job description and the Connecticut Teaching Competencies.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan for each identified child.
- Uses diagnostic instruments to measure progress within a child's planned program.
- Utilizes a data management system for tracking progress towards IEP goals / objectives.
- Administers specialized test instruments and interprets results.
- Delivers content utilizing specialized instructional materials.
- Ability to differentiate instruction and utilize accommodations and modifications to meet individual student needs.
- Performs observations for the purpose of collecting diagnostic data.
- Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, develops well written IEP's which support students individualized learning needs and uses PPT findings to improve student learning experiences.
- Consults regularly with classroom teachers and related services staff regarding student progress and programs.
- Maintains appropriate and on-going communication with administration, staff, parents / guardians.
- Develops and implements individual, classroom and / or school-wide behavioral plans for identified students.
- All other tasks as assigned by administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply Online, including all required attachments.
