What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elem Early Childhood Teacher-EXL / Special Education position at Duneland School?

Position Type :

Special Education / ExL Teachers

Date Posted : 11 / 12 / 2024

Location :

Duneland School Corporation

Date Available : when filled

Closing Date : when filled

An additional part of Duneland's application process will be for every new applicant to complete a candidate assessment. This will give Duneland the data to understand each candidate's strengths and likelihood to impact student success, so we can make the best choice for our district's needs. Please allow yourself approximately 1 hour to complete. Must complete at one sitting. The assessment will need to be completed in order for you to submit your application. If you have already completed the assessment within a year you will not need to do again.

Position Title : Elementary Early Childhood Teacher -Exceptional Learning / Special

Education

Department : Teaching and Learning

Status : Part time, 185 days per year

Reports to : Principal & Director of Exceptional Learning / Special Education

Compensation : .5 of DSC teacher salary schedule and years of experience

Benefits : Benefit eligible

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Provides an educational program for students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability; establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Credential - Any valid / active Indiana teaching license in all appropriate areas of special education in the State of Indiana.
Education - Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
Personal Qualities - Highly recommended from supervisors or other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the teacher.
Basic knowledge of special education laws and regulations

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Provide direct or indirect services to assigned students according to the IEP or ISP

Participates in the case conference committee meeting as the student's special education teacher

Creates IEPs including measurable goals, benchmarks and objectives to meet the student's needs

Regularly monitors and manages the implementation of students' IEP or Service Plans

Ensures confidentiality and accessibility of the plan(s) to appropriate and approved stakeholders

Informs appropriate and approved teachers and related services providers of their specific responsibilities related to the plan(s) and serves as a resource to all other personnel providing services to assigned students

Directs instructional aides and paraprofessionals and coordinate their work for the purpose of providing an effective school program according to individual student needs

Provides progress reports to students' parents

Serve as a resource for school-based interventions for students

Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Teacher Evaluation Plan

Provide learning experiences in accordance with the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum designed by Duneland School Corporation

Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation

Plan, organize, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students

Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson

Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content

Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies

Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance

Enter student grades in student information system

Communicate with building principal about special education issues and trends

Confer with parents and colleagues to address student academic and behavioral needs

Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning

Administer assessments as required by the state of Indiana and the corporation

Interact with colleagues, parents, and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation

Follow all expectations described in IDEA, Article 7, the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook

Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal and / or corporation leadership

Monitor and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. This includes monitoring and escorting students as they change classrooms through-out the building

Share in the sponsorship of school and grade level activities and participate in faculty committees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics

Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to multi-task with attention to detail

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes of the normal day and expectations

Proficiency in the use of technology for instruction and record keeping

Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn required instructional software, ( i.e. Microsoft Office, Canvas, Skyward, Google Docs)

Demonstrate organizational and time management skills

Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment : This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all instructional equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, smart boards, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.

Hours : Up to 5.75 hours a day except on those days that teachers are involved in a meeting or plan session called by an administrator or team leader or teachers having a student / parent conference.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us

The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.

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