Special Education Teacher Elementary/MS!

$49 / hour

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitmentto team participation in planning and implementation of student programsincluding special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation withgeneral education staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares student education plans in consultation withparents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range oflearning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, whichparallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, socialworkers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promotestudents' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program(IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review andrevision of student’s IEP, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records
• Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide supportto students with disabilities
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions andpreparing for life skills
• Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracksstudent’s performance
• Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships withstudents and their parents
• Follows School District policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred
• State Teacher Certification Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills proficiency in theEnglish language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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