The STAGES (Students Accessing Guidance for Emotional Support) Program is for students with identified emotional disabilities who as a result of their disability do not have the coping mechanisms or emotional and behavioral regulation strategies to appropriately interact with other students and meet the academic demands of the general education classroom. Program services can range from pull out services providing direct instruction in the core curriculum to a supported fullinclusion program. The STAGES program staff are involved with all teachers and paraprofessionals working with the students across settings to monitor progress and academic performance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Writing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs data collection conduct assessments/evaluations facilitate TEAM meetings and have strong behavior management skills Assist students with the development of social and emotional skillsWork with the classroom teachers and all other educational assistants/staff/related service providers to implement accommodations and instructional modifications as needed Collaborate on learning materials and provide accommodations for accessing the general education curriculumAssist teachers with implementation of strategiesWork in collaboration with school psychologist district BCBA classroom teacher administration and all other related service providers to implement IEPs facilitate the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (as needed) oversee data collection as well as Positive Behavior SupportsAttend and facilitate IEP meetings as needed to discuss student progress and present data on academic social/emotional goalsParticipate in districtwide Professional Development as assignedManaging students schedules educational assistants schedules and providing daily checkins and skills training through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach.Work cooperatively with staff to support North Core ValuesOther duties as assigned by the building principal
Special Education Teacher- STAGES Program
