The special education teacher is responsible for a caseload of students on IEPs and 504s; providing students with services outlined in their plans and ensuring the proper implementation of IEPs and 504s
Responsibilities:
Provide direct and indirect instructional support as stated in an IEP or 504, to students in a positive environment
Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate those objectives to students
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students, based on the school wide behavior plan
Maintain accurate and complete student service logs/lesson plans and collection of data, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Attend IEP Meetings for students on your caseload
Complete quarterly progress reports for students for students you service
Act as “point person” for students who you service/on your caseload
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development, on an ongoing basis
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with general education teachers, by attending weekly team meetings
Assist in preparation and administration of standardized testing
Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
Perform related work as required, i.e: shredding, afternoon duty.
Requirements:
SEI Endorsement
At least a bachelor’s degree in Special Education
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all school requirements, state and federal laws, and MVRCS policies
Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports interpreting/summarize findings
Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting
Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position
Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Successful completion of applicable MTEL tests within one year of employment
This position reports to the Head of Special Education. The position will be evaluated yearly and will be an annual appointment.
Mystic Valley is an equal opportunityemployer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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