1-Year Interim Special Education Teacher

About the role

The role involves maximizing the learning experience of students with special needs, implementing district-approved curriculum, and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for learning issues and recommends corrective procedures.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for students.
• Affords assistance to students and teaching staff in implementing IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities.
• Serves as a resource to students and parents for counseling and behavioral management.
• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provides student information to prospective colleges and employers.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Integrates technology into daily instruction.
• Uses appropriate and current instructional pedagogy and data to effect positive growth in all students.

Qualifications

• State Certification as a Special Education and Elementary School Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Special Education preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc., as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

• Single Coverage Medical, Prescription and Dental Compensation Program: TPAF Pension.

Pay

Step 1 - $63,247 - $68,047

Schedule

Not specified