Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsible for ensuring that students with special needs meet the overall achievement of the mission of the Academy. 

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (“IEP”). 
• Plan behavior management strategies for entire class and for individual students under his/her tutelage. 
• Assist individual students. 
• Prepare appropriate documentation and reports.
• Implement the assigned program of study. 
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning. 
• Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task. 
• Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals. 
• Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis. 
• Maintain accurate knowledge of special education rules and regulations. 
• Develop daily individualized lesson plans. 
• Adhere to Teacher Code of Conduct. 
• Provide highly structured classroom management. 
• Maintain collaboration between administration and special education department, instructional staff and parents. 
• Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation. 
• Meet professional responsibilities. 
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills. 
• Promote and maintain positive Academy-staff and pupil-teacher-parent relationships. 
• Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students. 
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Code and administrative and/or Academy policies. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students. 
• Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and become familiar with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in AIMS policy. 
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures. 
• Supervise, direct and train all Special Education Para-Educators. 
• Other related duties as assigned by the Principal. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred. 
• Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
• Two years of teaching experience in servicing children and adolescents and an ability to effectively interact and collaborate with professionals, parents and students. 
• Experience with elementary/middle programs dependent on area of assignment. 
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.