Special Education Teacher - PREP (18-21 Transition Program)

About the role

To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program that provides them with functional life skills and independent living skills. To help students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education according to the guidelines outlined in each student’s Individual Education Plan.

Responsibilities

• Design lessons with an appropriate level of difficulty, which provide content in a logical and sequential manner
• Connect with and coordinate community-based work experiences
• Connect with and coordinate site-based work experiences
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location(s) and at the times designated
• Identify student needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Budget class time effectively
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Establish and communicate classroom and community rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom and community behavior
• Engage students in conversation to encourage language development
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Absenteeism and tardiness will be addressed in accordance with district policy
• Assist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education students from transportation buses or vans
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings as appropriate
• Attend and participate in district special education training
• Organize a meeting at least once annually with the case manager, parents, and other professional staff to review and revise the IEP and placement of each assigned student
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Cooperate with other members of the staff and district in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methods
• Provide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basis
• Provide instruction to classified staff in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Cookbook and cooperate with other members of the staff in the development of adaptations, modifications, accommodations, and instructional methods
• Plan, coordinate, and lead the implementation of IEPs including modifications and accommodations
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, as indicated on IEPs, and as often as general education students are evaluated and informed of their progress
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records in accordance with applicable federal and state law, (including IDEA, ADA, and 504), administrative rules, and Board policy
• Input data in a timely fashion
• Absenteeism and tardiness will be addressed in accordance with district policy
• Assist in upholding and enforcing district and community expectations
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Idaho Teacher Certification with Special Education K-12 endorsement required
• Highly Qualified Teacher per the standard set forth by the Nampa School District
• Bachelor degree in Special Education required

Skills

• Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management
• Strong background in behavior management, curriculum, and writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans
• Strong background in federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to special education
• Knowledge of the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software

Supervisory Responsibilities

None