What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource Room Teacher -Windham High School position at Windham High School?
Windham High School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff. We currently have an opening for a special education teacher to work on our Resource Team.
The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students and staff is essential. The successful candidate will be able to provide direct instruction in executive functioning skills, social skills and academic areas as outlined in students’ IEPs in both the special education setting and regular education setting. This position includes co-teaching opportunities with regular education students.
Below is a list of some of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position:
•Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments, while using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and learning styles of students.
•Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students.
•Fulfill case-management responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEPs and written notices, in compliance with IDEA timelines and district procedures.
•Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to refine academic and behavioral interventions, assess student growth in relation to goals, provide high-quality, inform instruction, meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
•Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom.
•Have a reflective and open mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally.
•Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
•Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.