Special Education Mild Intervention- Elementary

Description

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services
• Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Skills And Qualifications

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specific Responsibilities In This Position

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Specific Skills And Knowledge For This Position

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google, etc
• School City of Hammond Student Information System software
• Knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures, Article 7 and IDEA
• Ability to work well with students with disabilities

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Must hold valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for corresponding age/grade level
• Certification in Mild Intervention and /or Intense disability area (MI, MO, ED, SLD)
• Knowledge of IIEP system
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum

Personal Attributes Desired

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines required by special education laws