ESE Teacher

Job Title

Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities

Reporting Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly). Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, Progress Monitoring for caseload. Collects and Reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals. Completes Quarterly Progress Reports. Compliance Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy. Completes reevaluations in accordance with Regulations and best practices. Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance (including student compliance issues, withdrawals, etc.). Assist Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary. Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices. Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Administration Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time. Administers diagnostic assessments as needed. Communication Maintains communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with the provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports. Communicates with Regular Education Teachers and Administrators when necessary. Support Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program (may include but are not limited to: Individual or Group Direct Synchronous Instruction, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Itinerant Support, Resource Room Support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, telephone conferencing and instruction, Parent Learning Opportunities). Performance Participates in State-specific training. Attends Professional Development as designated on the school calendar (travel may be required). Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with the implementation of school inclusion plans. Develops and Implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring. Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate. Participates in weekly team meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

Skills Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Qualifications Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Successful results of criminal and employment background checks. Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience. Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Education State Certified in Special Education as well as Highly Qualified (HQ) status in the subject areas and grades assigned. Certified in at least two areas of Exceptional Education, preferred. Initiative Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently. Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves. Skills Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• State Certified in Special Education as well as Highly Qualified (HQ) status in the subject areas and grades assigned.
• Certified in at least two areas of Exceptional Education, preferred.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background checks.
• Command of grades/subject-specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.