Job Description:

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP mandated instruction to students in a highly structured and supported classroom environment.  IEP goals will be implemented in an environment with data collection serving as a basis for instruction.  The Special Education Teacher must have the ability to develop and implement instructional and behavioral management strategies for special needs students.  The teacher must also have the ability to teach several academic areas, an understanding of development and implementation of individualized education plans, an ability to administer and interpret a variety of academic and related assessment instruments pertaining to special education.  Communication with other colleagues from various disciplines and with parents are essential to student success.  Applicants for the position of special education shall be considered on the basis of qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education

Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment

Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

Maintains accurate and complete records as required

Conducts parent/teacher conferences

Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

Plans individual and group instruction to foster academic, social and emotional growth

Designs clear and specific learning assessments

Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

Maintains ongoing communication with parents

Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members

Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum

Acts as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff

Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.

Facilitates the independence of the student as learner

Assists other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress

Maintains appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law

Demonstrates ability to teach several academic areas

Demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth/development as related to the teaching-learning process

Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines

Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

Establishes and maintains professional relationships

Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and  workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs

Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)

Collaborative working style

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Current special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required

IEP data collection knowledge

Working knowledge of IEP Direct

Elementary school special education experience preferred

Current Physical Management Training (PMT) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training

Fluency in Spanish is an asset

Days:    Monday – Friday

Salary:  In accordance with the NFT contract

Apply at 

www.norwalkps.org

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