Interventionist

About the role

The Special Education teacher under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal implements research-based instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of assigned students. Responsibilities include developing, nurturing, and sustaining a school and classroom culture conducive to learning, individualizing instruction, and utilizing a variety of support services and settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competency in subject matter areas of certification and assignment.
• Employ appropriate methods of assessment to identify student proficiency levels and plan programs tailored to those needs.
• Strive for harmonious and cooperative interpersonal relationships with students, parents, supervisors, administrators, staff, and community members.
• Promote and support School District Goals as outlined in the Board of Education Strategic Plan and NSBSD Pedagogy.
• Participate in educational committees and organizations for personal and professional growth.
• Develop an awareness of local culture and provide bicultural or multicultural instruction.
• Use Rubicon Atlas to develop culture-based units as required.
• Supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals in providing necessary services to students.
• Absorb and adhere to the code of ethics and professional teaching standards.
• Write and submit weekly lesson plans to the Principal and maintain digital copies.
• Adhere to District policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 6 years with a Bachelor's Degree, 8 years with a Master's Degree.
• Alaska Teacher Certificate required.
• Three years of experience in education preferred.
• Inupiaq, Language, History & Culture experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess student proficiency levels and tailor programs accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including flexibility, openness, warmth, genuineness, supportiveness, and ability to listen.
• Knowledge of local culture and ability to provide bicultural or multicultural instruction.
• Proficiency in using Rubicon Atlas for culture-based unit development.
• Ability to supervise and train instructional paraprofessionals.
• Compliance with the code of ethics and professional teaching standards.

Skills

• Research-based instructional strategies
• Assessment and program planning
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building
• Cultural responsiveness and inclusivity
• Supervisory and training skills
• Professional ethics and compliance

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