What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at MJ Care, Inc.?
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals; discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out. The teacher understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community.
Essential functions:
- Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
- Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum. Helps to develop and implement lesson plans.
- Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
- Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students.
- Guides and reinforces students' understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
- Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs.
- Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation.
- Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments.
- Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals.
- Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians.
- Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child's specific needs and accomplishments.
- Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Provides model of exemplary conduct for students.
- Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (e.g. All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.).
