Certified Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Accesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.

Requirements

• Minimum and Additional Requirements:
  • A minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
  • Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
  • Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
  • Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds.
• Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.
• Licenses Required (issued By The State Board Of Education): Valid Teachers Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in schools, coaching, or other relevant experience.
• Emotionally mature with good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations.