Special Education Teacher

Description

Position Summary - LSEM Part-Time Resource Room Teacher


Location: St. John Lutheran School, Wausau, WI


Time: 50% Time (Five half-days per week)


Salary: Determined by years of teaching experience and educational degrees earned


Benefits: Disability and Retirement (403b)


Qualifications:
• Teaching certificate with certification/endorsement in special education
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrates a Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Programs & Services Directors find appropriate.


Reports to: Programs & Services Directors


Position Description: The Lutheran Special Education Ministries teacher provides individualized instruction for students along with consultation and support for teachers and parents within the partnership school.


Performance Responsibilities:
• Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and goals of LSEM
• Demonstrates a positive, Christian attitude with students, parents and colleagues
• Structures learning experiences to lead students into a growing relationship with Christ
• Reviews and interprets educational data
• Offers recommendations regarding the adaptation of curriculum and instruction
• Conducts formal and informal classroom observations and evaluations
• Confers with parents and educational personnel regarding individual students
• Develops educational plans and other LSEM documentation
• Develops written lesson plans designed to meet individual goals and objectives
• Provides instruction and supervision for students
• Demonstrates proficiency with use of educational and instructional technology
• Identifies and shares appropriate community resources available to parents and educators
• Participates in activities at the partner school as appropriate
• Displays the ability to be an independent worker
• Communicates effectively with Programs & Services Directors
• Promptly submits required documentation to LSEM
• Develops and strives to achieve annual personal goals
• Attends LSEM meetings and conferences
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth and development
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology use as it relates to completing tasks required of an LSEM teacher
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Programs & Services Directors


Terms of Employment:


Ten-month contract. Salary is based on years of experience and educational degree. LSEM is an at-will employer.


Evaluation:


Job performance will be evaluated regularly as stipulated in the LSEM Teacher Handbook.