Special Education Teacher

Role Description Provides support and learning to students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) and Cognitive Disabilities (CD) needs. Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the educational program, based on Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives, to enable students to benefit from and maximize their educational experiences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Plans, implements, reviews, and modifies curriculum to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Instructs students individually and in-group settings in both the special education classroom and the regular education environment. Participates in the IEP team process to develop, review, evaluate, and implement IEPs for students with disabilities. Responsible for informing regular education teachers of the IEP. Provides support to staff regarding curriculum modifications and behavior plans. Collaborates, plans, models, and teaches in a team environment with regular education and special education teachers. Monitors and evaluates students’ work and progress based on tests, reports, work samples, and observations and keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Assists with diagnosis (testing/evaluation) of SLD, EBD, and CD students and writes related reports. Provides qualitative and quantitative feedback to students and parents, participates in parent/teacher conferences, and open houses. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective and safe learning environment. Participates in building, content area, and grade level meetings as required. Continues professional growth. Acts as an advocate for the student with special education staff, regular education staff, supervisors, administrators, community resources, and parents. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The position supervises the following positions: Supervises students and paraprofessionals. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in numeracy or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on building and district goals and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, parents, administrators, and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to use technology to accomplish job responsibilities that may include basic knowledge of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software. TEMPERAMENTS Ability to direct others, deal with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sun Prairie Area School District by 2x Get notified about new Special Education Teacher jobs in Sun Prairie, WI . #J-18808-Ljbffr