Special Education Teacher

Job Title : Special Education Teacher

Department : Special Services

Pay Grade : Teacher's Salary Schedule

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : School Principal

These vacancies are based on caseload and posting of vacancies and will be dependent upon confirmed enrollment.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for facilitating learning within an elementary school classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to students (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students as assigned.
• Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards IEP goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Case manages students' individualized educational programs (IEP).
• Provides an effective educational program which addresses individual student needs.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual needs of students.
• Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. test scores, student evaluations, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and / or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Professional Development, staff meetings, IEPs, Whole Faculty Study Groups, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and / or appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student's personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.
• Required implementation of the IB PYP Program.
• Required training for IB which may involve travel.
• Performs other related duties as required / assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements