Special Education Teacher/General Curriculum

About the Role

Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate and implement programs of instruction that ensure students opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional and academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of assigned students.
• Develop and implement classroom technology which may relate to the use of audio, video, graphics, research technologies and other tools to facilitate learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of principal or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide adequate background information and materials when substitute teacher is to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by system or local school handbook.
• Comply with all conditions stated in contract of employment.
• Comply with the federal, state and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with all staff members in attaining school goals and objectives.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Attend staff, department, team, or grade level meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate as required in the appropriate state annual evaluation process.
• Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the building administrators.
• Abides by the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Evaluates students with disabilities and provides recommendations for a prescriptive program.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitors progress on IEP goals frequently and makes appropriate changes in the student's education program as warranted.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Participates in and provides consultation to the Student Support Team (MTSS) and the IEP team.
• Collaborates with general and special education teachers, related service providers and parents regarding the academic achievement, social/emotional learning and functional performance of assigned students.
• Participates in district training for Mindset Safety Management - Deescalation and utilizes techniques according to individual student needs.
• Provides consultation to other staff members concerning the unique needs of students with disabilities and appropriate interventions.
• Follows all procedural safeguards and documents adherence in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and state required certification for Special Education General Curriculum.
• Successful teacher training and/or experiences at the level to which assigned.

Skills

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program for students with disabilities.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating students with disabilities.

Certifications: Special Education General Curriculum Consultative

Preferred experience: Experience with Infinite Campus student information system and online GOIEP platform preferred.