Position: Special Education CDC Class Teacher
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals working with students who have disabilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, etc.
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Identifies the student's needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.
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Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.
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Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each students activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
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Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs.
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Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
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Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each students needs are met and plans are followed.
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Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is appropriate for his/her individual needs.
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Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
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Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
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Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
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Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
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Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
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Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
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Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, and IEPs.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelors degree in Special Education required
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Appropriate state license or certification required.
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Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
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Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
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Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
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Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
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Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.
