Special Education Teacher - Day Treatment

Special Education Teacher - Day Treatment

Mt. Blue High School

Job Goal(s): To provide an appropriate and quality education for identified students with disabilities, with an understanding of special education programming and case management for students with emotional disabilities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS
• 2+ years teaching experience, preferably in special education programs.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Understanding of special education case management for students with emotional disabilities.
• Understanding of social emotional development and behavioral regulation strategies.
• Strong staff supervision skills.

Certifications

• Maine DOE Certification -282, conditional considered, and CHRC
• BHP and SafetyCare Certification preferred- Will provide training for the right candidate.

Performance Responsibilities

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Provides daily specialized instruction (delivery of services) using appropriate curriculum and supplementary materials to meet student's IEPs.
• Performs all case management responsibilities for students with disabilities on their caseloads.
• Schedules IEP meetings with parents and team. Follow the processes for room reservation, and subs for team members specific to the student's school. Inform the special services administrative assistant of the date and purpose of the meeting.
• Requests information from general education teachers and related service providers regarding student progress ahead of the meeting to ensure reports are available should a team member be unable to attend, and to have the necessary information for the written notice.
• Ensures evaluations are sent to parents 3 days before the meeting.
• Introduces and/or facilitate the IEP meeting.
• Takes pertinent notes and develop the written notice for the meeting.
• Develops and send to parents progress reports of progress on goals quarterly, along with general education report cards.
• Develops and send all appropriate special education documentation (written notice, IEP, eligibility documentation, consent documentation).
• Communicates with parents of students on caseloads regarding progress or when requested by parents.
• Plans a program schedule for students in consultation with classroom teachers.
• Provides training, direction, and supervision to education technicians.
• Organizes and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction.
• Maintains appropriate classroom management and safety procedures.
• Monitors student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed.
• Administers, scores, and summarizes results of assessment measures given to students.
• Establishes and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress.
• Acts as a resource by providing informal consultation to classroom teachers and other professionals as requested.
• Establishes and model positive and open relationships with students, school personnel, and parents.
• Participates in staff development activities and school duties and responsibilities appropriately.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate subject areas preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.