Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher- SPED

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute is a Substitute Teacher who is assigned to work at a specific building for a pre-determined length of time. During the term of the assignment the Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple special education related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators. Accordingly they may be responsible for any and/or all aspectsof the Special Education Teacher Job Description below depending on the nature of their assignment at the time. The Dedicated Building Substitute may also be required to perform other special education related duties as assigned when building need doesnt require them to act as a Substitute SpecialEducation Teacher.

COMPENSATION: $150.00 Per Day

This position will only work three days a week on regularly scheduled student attendance days for the predetermined lengthof time - 107 days total per school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of young people
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment.
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments at any grade level or subject area at the location.
• Valid Professional Educator License Substitute Teacher License or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional
• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check (to be completed after hire)
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date or within 30 calendar days after the starting date

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1.) Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities in the absence of the assigned teacher.
   2.) Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
   3.) Submit records reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
   4.) Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students IEP goals and benchmarks.
   5.) Manage a caseload of students with disabilities.
   6.) Provide input for student problem-solving.
   7.) Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
   8.) Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
   9.) Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
   10.) Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the students performance in the classroom.
   11.) Participate in activities that promote professional development.
   12.) Support and implement District policies and procedures regulations and administrative directives.
   13.) Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules regulations and laws governing special education.