Position Description:The Special Education Teacher under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction tutorial assistance and consultation with general education Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team membersSupports learning for students who have a wide range of learning mental emotional and physical instruction both individual and small group which parallels the general education curriculumAssists parents administrators testing specialists social workers and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students educational physical and social developmentPrepares materials and classrooms for class activitiesServes as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staffMonitors student progress participates in review and revision of students IEP as appropriateMaintains accurate student recordsMentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilitiesSupports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skillsAssess students skills and educational needs and tracks students performanceDiscusses students progress with their other teachersCommunicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents Follows School District policies and proceduresMinimum Requirements:Bachelors Degree from an accredited university preferredValid state teaching certificate as required by state contract/district regulationsMinimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferredState Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1 preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire PPD or chest xray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including but not limited to supervisors coworkers clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language requiredComputer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age
ESN SPED teachers needed
