Special Education Teacher

$44-$46/hr

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