Special Education Teacher (Vision Impaired)- SYSTEMWIDE

Job Goals: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature able responsible members of society.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
2. Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of Special Education (K-12 Certification required).
3. Vision Impairment Endorsement(TVI) preferred.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code 16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of content curriculum methods materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
2. Knowledge of student academic growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned.
3. Knowledge of schools program of studies related to mission goals and organization.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
5. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students parents and peers.
7. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
8. Ability to use and manage technology including but not limited to e-mail internet Microsoft Office Programs CD-ROMS DVDs videos etc.
9. Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules administrative procedures local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.
10. Possess the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.

Essential Functions:

1. Collaborate with IEP teams and case managers of students with visual impairements toensure instructional activities and services are consistent with student needs and district instructional goals.
2. Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities test construction record keeping and appropriate referral of students with special needs preparing students for assessment effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activities.
3. Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques promoting positive interaction among students and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes.
4. Establishes and maintains a high level of rapport with other teachers team leaders department heads district-level coordinators and/or program directors and instructional support and service employees of the school district.
5. Establishes and maintains a professional rapport with students that results in students being shown that all individuals are deserving of respectful and dignified treatment and promoting a healthy self-concept in all students.
6. Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations skills including oral communication written communications and listening skills in-group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
7. Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs school and district program improvement efforts and participation in community and parent groups and abides by and promotes high ethical standards.
8. Professional Development activities leading toward enhancing professional qualification.
9. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
10. Ensures confidentiality of all students records grades performance and all other related matters.
11. Participates in school-level planning faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
12. Adheres to school system rules administrative procedures local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.
13. Coordinates student programs for students with visual impairements.
14. Communicate/meet with special education administration and teachers regarding transition services of middle school high school and students in the Transition Academy (serve on student support and referral teams).

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011 no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 days(full year)

Evaluation:According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

SalaryRange: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

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