Summary
Description
SALARY & BENEFITS: Based on current teacher contract
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a current teacher license in special education or have a long term sub license
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
CONTRACT DAYS & HOURS: Contracted for teacher workshop days on August 26th-28th. School year begins on Sept 3rd and this position has a tentative end date of November 19th. The exact end date may need to be shifted a small amount forward or back based on circumstances. On contract days, building hours are typically 7:30am – 3:30pm, but may be occasionally changed or extended to help fulfill professional duties. Additional time outside of the building will be needed to successfully complete duties and responsibilities listed below.
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TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:Â
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Provide specialized instruction to help address IEP goals and objectives while in resource time
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Routinely track and monitor student progress towards IEP goals as well as academic progress
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Develop innovative lesson plans for classes that encourage engagement and promote learning in either co-taught or replacement coursesÂ
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Conduct classroom and student instruction in a way that helps each and every student learn
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Develop IEPs for students that meet all of the needs and goals of the student as well as complying with all current state and federal regulations
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Facilitate IEP meetings for your caseload and complete the appropriate documentation within the legally mandated timelines
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Help general education teachers modify lessons and activities to meet the needs of all students with IEPs
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Conduct evaluations and reevaluations as needed for the students on your caseload
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Work with classroom teachers for students on your caseload to help ensure success and accountability for the students
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Regularly communicates with parents/guardians about academic progress and behavior to help promote a cooperative approach to helping students grow
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Collaborates with department members and other colleagues to help improve both the student experience and instructional techniques
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Participates in building wide activities to help promote a positive culture for both students and staff
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Coordinate with full time teacher to keep them informed of student progress and to receive consulation.
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Help provide a safe and appropriate environment that not only promotes student success but also holds them accountable for meeting expectations
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Helps students learn all appropriate state standards for their subject area/grade level as defined by the district approved curriculum
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Responsible for creating instructional activities and lesson plans for all days that student days, including when the staff member is absent
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Assess student learning and performance on a regular basis, providing feedback to both the student and their parent/guardian through our online portal
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Available outside of the school day to meet with colleges, administrators, students, and parents when required or requested to fulfill other job duties
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Maintain accurate and complete records regarding grades, attendance, progress, and behavior for students
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Is knowledgeable of and actively works to uphold and enforce school board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules
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Regularly checks email and other methods of correspondence to ensure knowledge is up to date and the lines of communication remain open
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Attend additional trainings, both in building and out, as needed to stay up to date and current on instructional best practices, behavior management techniques, and content specific items
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Regularly demonstrate a growth mindset for both students and staff
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Take creative risks to help students learn more effectively
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Maintain a positive and professional approach when interacting with students, parents, community, and other staff
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**This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management.