Special Education Teacher (Peterborough Elementary)

FullTime MonFriClick here for Employee BenefitsNEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTPOSITION TITLE: Special Education TeacherSUPERVISOR: Building Principal and Director of Special EducationQUALIFICATIONS:New Hampshire DOE Special Education certificationBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related discipline applicable to assignmentMasters Degree in related area preferredOne to three years of successful prior experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred. Experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities physical impairments and socialemotional and behavioral challenges is preferredPossess a belief that students are best served when they are included with their peers to the greatest extent possiblePossess an understanding of the state curriculum standards as they apply to students with intellectual disabilitiesPossess an understanding of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) associated timelines and requirements and use of the New Hampshire Special Education Information System (NHSEIS)Possess an understanding of the requirements of the Alternative PortfolioSUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of Special Education the teacher will maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academic skills interpersonal skills and activities of daily living and socialemotional and behavioral skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; addressing student specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations and SKILLS and ABILITIESKnowledge of special education principles theories testing methods as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needsKnowledge of differentiated instruction specially designed instruction and high leverage practices for students with diverse learning needsKnowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plansKnowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and studentsAbility to use computer network system and software applications as neededAbility to organize and coordinate workAbility to communicate effectively with students staff and parentsAbility to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growthAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of workAbility to meet timelines and deadlines and thoroughly and accurately complete documentation related to the special education processDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Case Management:Conducts assessments testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learningCase manages and facilitates the Independent Education Plan (IEP) process: Referral eligibility determination IEP development and placementAssists students and teaching staff in implementing student IEPs and behavior management plansDevelops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district initiatives and goals and objectivesServes as ready resource to students and parents to provide special education support that will lead each student to increased personal growth selfunderstanding and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school for students on the caseloadCoordinates with outside agencies organizations and institutions including state and federal authorities as neededInstruction:Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learningDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instructionConducts ongoing assessment including data collection of student learning in the educational settingProvides a range of purposefully and intentionally designed instructional practices in collaboration with classroom teachers to adapt instruction to the needs of special education students by adjusting the content methodology or delivery of instruction and when necessary provide modifications to address the unique needs of the child to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum and student needs are met in the least restrictive settingConducts individual and small group instruction as needed and appropriateIEPs for caseload students will be developed by the special education teacher and the IEP team and shared with all relevant staff membersEncourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents on their caseloadAssists the classroom teacher in ensuring that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroomCoordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students abilities and advocates for student on the caseloadProfessional Responsibilities:Participates in faculty meetings and committeesSelects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory recordsSupervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day may include activities involving school transportationContinues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting researchOrganizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable lawsReporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable lawsPerforms other position related tasks or services as may be assigned by the School Principal or Director of Special Education or other central office administrators as designated by the SuperintendentNote: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or & Professional GrowthThe individual in this position is expected to participate in the professional growth and evaluation process in accordance with the District MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED:Occasionally Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw haul or tug objects in a sustained Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positiontoposition. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back Fingering. Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or physical requirements of this positionSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are visual acuity requirements include color depth perception and field of worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the conditions the worker will be subject to in this worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).