Elementary Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

• Establishes an instructional/learning environment for students.
• Provide direct instruction to students in the following areas as determined in the IEP: academics, communication, fine and gross motor, mobility, social/recreation/leisure, community, vocational, and independent living skills.
• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and developing individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children.
• Affirmative Action Statement: Administers Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed. Establishes and maintains a behavioral management system for students; Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students' behavior and/or activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Serves as a resource for students, parents, and District personnel.
• Differentiates instruction (e.g. online curriculum, alternative curriculum, multi-media, assistive technology, modified content, multi-sensory, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with different instructional avenues that address individualized learning within established curriculum guidelines.
• Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. grades, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent teacher conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date with special education endorsement
• High interest in serving students with complex needs (cognitive, communication, adaptive, behavioral, academic, social/emotional)
• Understanding of child development stages and developmentally appropriate expectations
• Strong communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of current programming trends in special education

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• Experience in supervising and scheduling paraeducators/paraprofessionals
• Special Education endorsement in one or more of the following: Autism spectrum, Emotional disabilities, Intellectual disabilities, Multiple disabilities