Special Education Resource Teacher (not self-contained)

Special Education TeacherJob Goal: To accurately evaluate and determine eligibility for students referred to special education and develop and implement appropriate Individualized Education Plans for students determined to be eligible for special education services.FLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Principal and the Special Education CoordinatorMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityPossess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in special education and/or collaborativeKnowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional developmentGood public relations skillsAbility to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of studentsAbility to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457Knowledge of and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology and assist in instructional practicesSuperior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multipleAbility to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to variousAbility to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financialAbility to collaborate and communicate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other school system staff to implement of IEPs for designatedAbility to be punctual and in regularSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board mayPerformance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, andDemonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasksMaintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction for the special educationDemonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at allDemonstrates and models regular and predictableUses technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of allDevelops and implements an individualized education plan (IEP) that meets the individual goals and abilities of students and is consistent with federal, state and local IDEADevelops lesson plans to meet school system's goals using Alabama State Course(s) of Study and/or Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards (when applicable).As an inclusion teacher, collaborates with general education teachers to plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities to help ensure that each student reaches maximum educationalAs small group setting teacher, plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities utilizing Extended Standards and Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA) goals to ensure that each student reaches maximum educationalManages the behavior of learners in the classroom and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of theImplements and updates the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) asActively participates and works with school personnel and other IEP team members in the selection of curriculum goals, specialized equipment, and other instructional materials, to provide the student with maximum learning opportunities.Documents student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and progressFollows rules, guidelines, and procedures of Section 504 and IDEAEffectively implements special education processes such as eligibility, IEP, FBA, BIP, manifestation determination,Maintains student records and submits required reports and data according to established protocols and timeParticipates in Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) training as requested and approved by the Central Office special educationCollaborates with the Operations Director, local school administration, and counselors in identifying maintenanceCollaborates with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, Virtual School, student attendance, RYAS, court referrals, hearings, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other schoolCollaborates with teachers, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/giftedCollaborates with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance departmentCollaborates with the Technology Director, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, deployment, repairs, and all other items that may fall under the Technology Director's supervision.Supervises and instructs students according to school system policies and best practices.Supervises mentees and student teachers asCommunicates, through verbal or written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and programCollaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and localParticipates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous andParticipates in the student and program evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluationDemonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas ofMeets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school andCommunicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the schoolManages the behavior of learning in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and schoolSupervises extra-curricular activities asSupervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. asUses effective organizationalResponds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positiveProperly cares for equipment and material resources of the schoolUses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive teamServes on school system committees, tasks forces, and representative groups as required.Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and localReports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.Attends local meetings, workshops, and state meetings for professional development.Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal and/or Special EducationSalary: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary ScheduleTerms of Employment: 9 monthEvaluation: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.