Special Education Teacher (K-5 Cross Categorical Unit)

Job SummaryThe Cross-Categorical Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing individualized instruction for students with diverse learning emotional and behavioral needs. You will manage a self-contained or resource-based hub where the goal is to bridge the gap between a students current abilities and the general education curriculum focusing heavily on Life Skills Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and academic ResponsibilitiesIEP Management: Develop write and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) ensuring all goals are measurable data-driven and compliant with IDEA Instruction: Create multi-sensory lesson plans that accommodate various categories of disability (e.g. ADHD Autism SLD) within a single instructional Leadership: Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and implement Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). You are the calm in the storm during de-escalation Management: Coordinate push-in or pull-out services with Speech-Language Pathologists OTs and PTs to ensure a holistic approach to student Ecology: Manage and train Paraprofessionals to ensure the room runs like a well-oiled machine even when you are pulled into a Soft Skills (What actually makes you successful)Adaptive Thinking: The ability to pivot a lesson in 30 seconds when you realize the sensory environment is overstimulating for a -Organization: Youll be tracking data for 812 students across dozens of different goals; your data binder game must be Spirit: You arent an island. Youll be translating complex Sped-speak for general education teachers and & Environmental DemandsAbility to lift or assist students (up to 50 lbs) as needed for physical support or to assist with personal care (toileting/feeding) if the unit serves students with significant physical or multiple disabilities.

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