IDD Special Education Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates the functioning level and needs of service users from an educational perspective using formal and informal diagnostic tools.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of each service user’s individual program.
• Works with and communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure provision of quality services.
• Develops/implements educational training programs as established by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Counsels and trains staff who work with the service users on habilitation programs so that training can be generalized across settings and people.
• Ensures supply of educational materials for use in the classroom to meet service users’ needs.
• Works with representatives from other departments in an effort to address the total needs of each service user.
• Assists in the implementation of programs that are developed by other clinicians.
• Follows Dept. of Public Instruction regulations in the development and provision of educational services for service users.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system as assigned.
• Assists the nursing staff in ensuring the overall health care of the service users.
• Maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication.
• Completes forms and contacts designated staff in the event of a service user accident and injury.
• Fully assists in any investigations related to unknown injuries or suspected abuse and neglect.
• Maintains harmony among co-workers, management, and service users.
• Serves as a role model for service users.
• Ensures dignity and respect for each service user by honoring privacy and confidentiality, age appropriateness, personal appearance, rules on interaction, and choices when appropriate.

Job Requirements

• B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education.
• A willingness to obtain birth to kindergarten certification upon request/and or as needed.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Personal auto liability insurance is mandatory if transporting service users in private/personal vehicle(s).
• Maintain the requirements for annual or 5 year cycle certification through the Department of Public Instruction.
• Maintain current/valid Teaching certification/license, or actively working towards requirements for such as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain birth to kindergarten certification when obtained.
• Maintain proficiency in company sponsored/required training.
• The following certifications may be required: CPR, First Aid, NCI A, NCI B, CPI, and/or others as specified/required by state and federal standards/regulations and/or company policy.