Special Education Teacher (Lakeland School)
Job Posting for Special Education Teacher (Lakeland School) at Walworth County
This position is responsible for providing diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services to children with special educational needs. The goal of the CD Teacher is to enable children to develop their skills for post-school experiences.
SUPERVISION
This position may supervise a paraprofessional, if assigned to a student caseload.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Diagnostic and Evaluation
The CD Teacher, as a member of the individual education plan team, shall evaluate students suspected of having CD needs.
The CD Teacher shall formally reevaluate students enrolled in the CD program every three years.
The CD Teacher shall provide continuous evaluation of student's progress and report that progress to the student's parents, regular classroom teacher and administrators.
Reporting and Prescriptive Planning
The CD Teacher shall develop a written educational evaluation on each student referred and evaluated as having suspected CD needs.
The CD Teacher, in consultation with parents and classroom teachers, shall develop an individual educational plan (IEP) on each student enrolled in the CD program.
The CD Teacher shall meet with student's parents annually to review the IEP and obtain written parental approval of the plan.
The CD Teacher shall continually review student's IEP's and shall update the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.
Instructional Services
The CD Teacher, in cooperation with the regular classroom teacher and other involved parties, shall schedule instructional time that is appropriate to meet student's educational needs.
The CD Teacher shall provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in student's IEP's.
The CD Teacher shall provide materials, resources and techniques to the regular classroom teachers, parents and other concerned parties whenever necessary to meet student's special education needs outside of the CD program.
Other Services
Upon request, the CD Teacher shall provide in-services about exceptional children and his/her services to parents, classroom teachers and other concerned parties.
The CD Teacher shall meet with parents whenever appropriate to discuss student progress.
The CD Teacher shall perform other duties and functions requested by the Director of Special Education, his/her designee(s) and/or building administrators.
The CD Teacher shall assist in integrating the student back into the regular classroom when indicated and continue supportive contact with the student and the classroom teacher until transition is completed.
The CD Teacher shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to the field of learning.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Must possess a Bachelor's degree preferably in Special Education and zero to six months of prior relevant experience. Must be eligible for a Wisconsin Teaching License #1810 – Cognitive Disabilities or #1801 - Cross-Categorical Special Education.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License 1810 – Cognitive Disabilities or 1801 - Cross-Categorical Special Education.
Interactions and Communications
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations regarding an area of expertise.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.
Tools & Equipment Used
Typewriter Copy Machine
Telephone Personal Computer/Printer
Calculator Assistive Technology
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to environmental hazards, including chemical hazards (e.g. waste anesthetics, cleaning compounds, facility chemicals), physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching student) and airborne and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Will be exposed to indoor and outdoor climate and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.
Ability to constantly walk and stand
Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to student needs.
Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.
Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.
Ability to communicate to students using verbal and/or non-verbal communications.
Ability to identify student care needs through auditory and/or visual clues.
"Constant" means at least 2/3's of the shift.
"Frequent" means at least 1/3 of the shift.
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education and Employment History Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
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