What are the responsibilities and job description for the Moderate Needs Special Education Teacher position at Windham Southeast Supervisory Union?
The Windham Southeast School Union (WSESU) is an increasingly diverse community with an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us in furthering this work. Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) is seeking a Moderate Needs Teacher for the 24 / 25 School year! Come join a dynamic team of dedicated multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality support and services for students with developmental differences at Brattleboro Union High School. Knowledge Standards : Human development, including the implications of a broad range of delays, disorders and disabling conditions effecting learning and development Appropriate procedures and strategies for identifying and supporting learning & development of individuals with severe and multiple disabilities Procedural, consultation, collaborative and case management knowledge to and skills essential to implementation of effective educational support programs Ability to evaluate, develop and implement education plans for students with low incident disabilities (Autism, Learning / Language Impaired) and / or students with social and emotional challenges impacting access to education. Work with a team of teachers to support IEP educational services and supports in learning environments with peers and specialized instruction as determined by each student's assessed needs Adjust student's educational and behavioral program(s) for consistent access to general education Adapt instruction through a team process including schools psychologist, general educators, counselors, related service providers, community supports, para-educators and special educators Knowledge and experience with the concepts of universal design, ABA / FBA observation and behavior planning, intensive case management Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations for IEP compliance Integrates current technologies in instruction, assessment and professional productivity Program Development, Consultation and Collaboration Focus on effective collaboration, teaming, consultation, facilitation, and communication with school, family and community systems Knowledge of family systems and principals for family centered practice, including working cooperatively and respectfully with families to support the student Communicate to parents / guardians throughout the IEP process, documenting contact, meetings, amendments and all other IEP documentation requirements Use effective group facilitation and leadership Knowledge and coordination of specialized therapeutic service providers supporting assessment and program development Responsible for the defining the roles and responsibilities with your supervisor and providing ongoing supervision Assessment Knowledge of evaluation process, including legal aspects, appropriate procedures, and principals of non-discriminatory evaluation Lead evaluation planning for eligibility, 3-year evaluations and ongoing student baseline and achievement Assess and / or interpret evaluations to present levels to IEP team for eligibility determination in accordance with Vermont Special Education Regulations and federal IDEA Part B Analyze pre-and post-tests to maintain or adjust instruction / behavior support as documented in the IEP Collect data required for continuous progress monitoring of effectiveness of instruction and student progress Enable student to participate in local and statewide assessment through accommodation and / or alternative assessment methods Individualized Education Plan With IEP team, develop goals and objectives based on evaluation outcomes in the basic skill areas based on grade level expectations Complete all documentation on Spec Doc following state and federal regulations for timelines, IEP content documentation including : present levels, level of service, amount of inclusion in general education, accommodations and related services Use data system(s) as designated by WSESU for IEP documentation, progress monitoring and state / federal annual data collection Responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents and other community partners Complete all documentation relating to the IEP using VT DOE forms in Sped Doc, provide original completed IEP to Central Office and copy to parents soon after IEP meeting Teaching Teach or provide oversight of access to general education through specialized instruction using developmentally appropriate, research based specialized curricula, instructional practices and curriculum based assessment Provide the content and supervision to para-educators supporting student learning and behavioral support plans that are positive, pro-active and provide non-aversive management Communicate, model and provide instructional strategies to general educators and para-educators to support student progress and independence Foundation of Basic Skill Areas Working knowledge of oral language & literacy, language and word study, second language issues, reading comprehension and fluency, written expression, numeracy, behavior and motor skills Transition Planning (elementary to secondary) Communicate and complete transition documentation with the receiving school and parents to define student goals, objectives & accommodations Provide support and guidance to parents to bridge services from one school / program to the other Schedule required meetings for transition and IEP compliance with the parents and receiving / sending school / program All IEP documentation completed prior to the end of the school year and sent to receiving school and Central Office Documentation Complete all documentation required for Eddoc, school and state required documentation within the timelines of school, state and federal law.
