What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Intern Teacher position at Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services?
Overall Function : The Special Education Teacher- Non-Public School (NPS) - Vista School is responsible for the operation of one classroom, supervising, planning, instructing, setting goals and objectives, writing report cards, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and other miscellaneous reports. The position will keep parents and the Program Director informed regarding their assigned students' educational progress.
Accountable to : Principal / Assistant Principal
Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned) :
- Supervises, protects and cares for children both individually and in groups at all times;
- Assists each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems;
- Administers discipline and sets limits for behavior;
- Documents the child's progress; identifying the possible need for professional services and communicating such findings to professional staff;
- Responsible for total operation of one classroom;
- Supervises and trains the assigned Credentialed 30 Day Substitute Teacher Assistant in the classroom; as well as assist with supervising Adult Assistants assigned to the classroom.
- Implements token economy and a level system in classroom;
- Works one-to-one with students on their assignments;
- Grades students' assignments as they are completed;
- Documents goals and objectives and lesson plans commensurate with all contracted school districts guidelines;
- Instructs students in a variety of subjects;
- Meets with other school personnel and clinical staff members to discuss students' educational and behavioral progress;
- Completes and / or supervises completion of the following documents : IEP's, Incident Reports, LAUSD bi-yearly reports, quarterly summaries, report cards, special contracts, etc.;
- Attends cottage Treatment Planning Reviews (TPRs) as assigned, and is part of each student's Treatment Team;
- Is familiar with the growth, development, and range of treatment needs of adolescents and / or children.
- Time management
Secondary Duties :
Salary : 52,000 per year
Qualifications Required :
To perform this job successfully, the applicant 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.
