High School Special Education Teacher

This position requires criminal history background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

TITLE:                  HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO:        Principal

EVALUATED BY:    Principal

FLSA STATUS:       Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  Support and consult with the classroom teacher regarding ways to modify instruction and materials for students with learning disabilities and other handicapping conditions and provide specially designed instruction to assist students in the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP), as well as the State Benchmark Standards.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Provide specially designed instruction focusing on individual student needs and the achievement of the state content and performance standards.
2.  In preparation for instruction, address both short and long-term learning goals using prepared written lesson plans.
3. Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
4. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers who have students with disabilities assigned to their rooms. Assist in the diagnosis and instructional planning for identified students monitors the IEP and makes specific recommendations to teachers regarding the need for adaptations and modifications in instructional strategies and materials.
5. Consult with, train, and monitor Instructional Assistants regarding the academic and behavioral goals of the students with disabilities.
6. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete and timely records regarding the pre-referral processes and procedures, referrals, testing, IEP decisions, IEP files, and a census of identified students as required by law and district policy.
7. Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives.
8. Maintain a collection of evidence that documents student growth over time.
9. Maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
10. Frequently communicate to students and parents the level of student achievement towards achieving the IEP goals and state standards.
11. Work constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of a student’s behavior and academic success.
12. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Notify and involve parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior as outlined in school and District policies.
13. Take all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of students.
14. Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
15. Encourage parents to volunteer and provide them with constructive tasks to perform.
16. Participate in various meetings (e.g. staff, team, parent conferences, inservice training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/ or providing information or sharing expertise.
17. Maintain a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirement for an Ethical Educator, (as written in the Staff Handbook) as well as Board Policy and State Law.
18. Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Trains, monitors, and assigns work to instructional assistants

MARGINAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Makes photocopies
2. Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom
3. Coordinates and/or supervises at special events and/or field trips 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Hold a valid TSPC issued Oregon Teaching license with a Handicapped Learner or other appropriate endorsements.
2. Demonstrated prior successful teaching experience with disabled students.
3. Demonstrated understanding of state requirements and timelines for IEPs.
4. Understand the instructional and assessment requirements necessary to assist students in reaching the content and performance standards as established by Oregon’s Educational Act For The 21st Century.
5. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and interpret complex IEP’s to meet state requirements.
6. Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and a demonstrated ability to apply to instruction.
7. Knowledge of the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of adolescents.
8. Possess and effectively apply knowledge of effective behavior management methods.
9. Possess functional computer literacy, knowledge of word processing, and an understanding of how computers can assist instruction.
10. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. 
11. Ability to respond verbally and in writing to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. 
12. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures governmental regulations, and legal documents. 
13. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
14. General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

1. Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

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 job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision. (See addendum for details)

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Salary : $48,969 - $97,935