*Special Education Teacher*
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
o Train certified teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
o Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned
o Assist school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
o Assist in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.
o Monitor SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and use assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
o Compile, maintain, submit and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
o Ensure SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
o Establish and maintain communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
o Collaborate with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
o Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.
o Advocate for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.
o Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
o Provide SPED instruction if assigned.
If the coordinator has teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher.
o Support general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
o Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
o Ensure implementation of instructional program which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlate Individuals Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.
o Ensure timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation
o Plan, develop, implement, and administer programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services
o Plan, prepare, and facilitate ARD meetings, and serve as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee.
o Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
o Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
o Establish new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
o Redesign curriculum to suit new objectives.
o Suggest alternative teaching methods
o Assess relation between student performance and handicapping condition.
o Identify the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students.
o Utilize the special education staff and coordinate input to meet the needs of each special education child.
o Maintain confidential records of assigned students and complete reports and other evaluations.
o Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations.
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Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: From $58,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Special Education Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person