Teacher

Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor's, Step 1 - $58,554 for the 2026/2027 school year.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year.

Job Goal

To follow Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures in meeting the instructional needs of eligible children/students.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, progress monitoring, and assessments of student educational levels for progress reports, team evaluation/reevaluation meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning meetings in accordance with program procedures.
• Participate in evaluation/reevaluation meetings in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Standards.
• Facilitate, lead, or participate in IEP planning meetings to prepare an educational program that meets student needs for specially designed instruction, depending on classroom assignment.
• Attend and participate in other student-related and program-specific meetings as appropriate and as directed.
• Provide a program of individual and appropriate instruction utilizing CAIU Board-approved curricula and positive behavior supports.
• Maintain a learning environment that is pleasant, reflects student work and current lesson content, and promotes academic, social, and emotional development.
• Plan for, assign, and direct the activities of designated educational paraprofessionals and/or personal care assistants, and evaluate their performance as required.
• Establish and maintain instructional, student, and staff schedules.
• Collaborate with CAIU, school district, and agency personnel for consultations, class reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/materials for supervisory review and approval.
• Complete and maintain all record-keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and CAIU.
• Perform building-related duties, including lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs.
• Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible.
• Schedule and arrange evaluation/reevaluation meetings, IEP planning meetings, off-site experiences, and fundraisers based on assignment, with supervisory direction and in accordance with CAIU and program procedures.
• Prepare orders for equipment, instructional materials, texts, and other items as directed by CAIU procedures.
• Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Consultant(s) on matters pertaining to classroom management, student progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other areas as indicated.
• Report on student progress as directed by the program.
• Develop and maintain a course of study for students working to complete State or District graduation requirements.
• Assist students, as appropriate, in personal care including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
• Know and comply with the host facility's protocols/rules for staff and students.
• Work with school district staff to arrange inclusion opportunities for specific students for non-academic and academic instruction.
• Remain abreast of current theory and technique through independent and supervisor-identified professional development opportunities.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures.
• Plan for, instruct, and/or supervise students as assigned and directed on off-site experiences.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or their designee.