Special Education Teacher - Strat I (MC) - (Jackson/Madison)
This position is split between Jackson and Madison
Provides instruction in curricular and social, emotional behavior areas to students grades K-5
ENDORSEMENTS:
Special Education- Instructional Strategist I: Mild & Moderate K-8
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
· Develops and implements programming associated with core and social skills curriculum to be delivered in a classroom setting for assigned students.
· Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
· Teams with school staff to provide strategies that support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
· Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members, including but not limited to, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
· Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
· Assists and collaborates with the principal, teaching and paraprofessional staff, Grant Wood Area Agency Staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to academic achievement and behavioral goals
· Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data. Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
· Maintain with district support, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certification
Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements
· Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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 accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE;
· Bachelor 's degree in Education required
Experience in classroom teaching preferred. In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include knowledge of positive behavioral supports/cognitive restructuring.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
· Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations.
· Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff.
· Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
· Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.
Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
- REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve problems effectively.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
- Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
- Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
- Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
- Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
- Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
- Understands and accepts the physical risk that may be associated with working with students with behavioral issues.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
- Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
- OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.