Special Education Teacher- LEAD Program- Stafford School

About the role

To provide an innovative and creative learning environment which fosters students' individual growth and development in all program areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement academic and clinical IEP goals through continuous assessment of each student.
• Have knowledge and an ability to apply a developmentally focused classroom structure.
• Develop and implement an integrated curriculum by sharing ideas, materials and methods with professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter in areas of specialization.
• Achieve and craft teaching plans; Plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences.
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (i.e. drawing and theater drama).
• Vary instructional material and activities through a multi-modality approach.
• Develop and implement an effective behavior management program that meets the overall goals of the program.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within a designated time period.
• Work with teachers in various disciplines.
• Work cooperatively with parents to maintain ongoing communication and provide support and resources when necessary.
• Adapt learning materials to students' needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students' needs.
• Perform educational testing and evaluations in order to assess students' needs.
• Actively participate in a transdisciplinary model and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Integrate the clinical group goals and objectives into the educational curricula.
• Actively participate in staff development activities to foster professional and personal growth.
• Foster experiences that encourage students to achieve realistic and personal goals.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
• Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems.
• Participate in ongoing performance evaluations.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Implement individual education program for special needs students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role.
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities.
• Ability to create IEPs.
• A patient, resourceful and resilient personality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Special Education; MS is a plus.
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
• The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• The duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.