Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Reports to: Campus Principal and Special Education Director Primary Purpose: Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Qualifications

Education

/ Certification Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Special Knowledge and Skills Organizational skills for long-range growth planning, Experience Two years of successful classroom teaching experience. Successful experience in library management and resource technology Experience in media, book and periodical acquisition, inventory, and maintenance Major Responsibilities and Duties: Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.

Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate resources. Serves as primary contact for the parent.

Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations. Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed. Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. Completes all district and state reporting requirements. Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following: Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.

Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures. Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.)

regarding the needs of students. Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Evaluation: This position will be evaluated in accordance with District Board Policy.