Job Description:

Reportsto:Education Director/Chief Administrator

Certification Requirements: Comprehensive Special Education (CT 165)

Essential Job Functions: A Special Education Teacher will perform essential job functions as detailed below:

Instruction

•        Responsible for introducing and teaching curriculum

•         Responsible for adapting curriculum relevant to students' needs

•        Utilizes appropriate resources and instructional materials

•        Implements research-based interventions

•         Helps design and implement inclusion opportunities

•        Collects data and appropriate work samples via Catalyst

•        Programs Catalyst and monitors implementation and student progress on a regular basis

•        Plan with team members programs designed to meet students' specific needs

•        Design individual and group lessons

•        Supervise 1:1 and assist in training instructional staff in areas of instruction and curriculum development

•         Work closely as part of a transdisciplinary team with all student providers

•        Observe and provide feedback to staff

•        Include appropriate technology in student plans and lessons to support communication and learning

SpecialEducationResponsibilities

•        Participates in each student's PPT meeting convened by the student's school district regarding the student

•        Develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals which are appropriate to students' needs

•        Completes quarterly progress reports

•        Completes play lists on Catalyst evidencing blended subject area planning

•        Complete all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations and on time

•        Collaborates with BCBA/Chief Administrator to ensure staff are following behavior intervention plans developed by BCBA's with fidelity. Communicate with BCBA team when concerns, lack of progress or questions arise

•         Works with behavior analytic staff to be sure that graphing, data sheet development, and curriculum materials are developed and completed in a timely manner

•        Summarizes students' data to develop progress reports

•        Assists in the selection and distribution of new resources, materials, supplies and information

•        Maintain communication with Related Services Providers

•         Administer diagnostic assessments as needed

•         Write in-depth triennial reports

•        Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the needs and feelings of all students while utilizing patience, empathy and enthusiasm

•        Provide for students' individual needs in the areas of health and safety, as well as the growth and progress of students; emotionally, socially, academically and physically within the school environment

•        Ensure health information related to allergies, seizures and safety procedures is communicated to all appropriate staff members

•        Understands, imparts, and ensures adherence to all CDC guidelines, cleaning, disinfecting, social distancing, maximum space capacities by staff under your supervision.

•        Develops student schedules using the IEP Service Delivery page as a basis for development

Work Environment

•        Maintain a safe, neat, organized and motivating classroom/school environment

•         Adjust the physical environment to accommodate changing student needs

•        Monitor attendance and timeliness of classroom's Instructional Assistants and ABA Instructors

•        Ensure posted visuals and organized classroom space

Communication:

•        Coordinate the development of progress reports and codes from all service providers

•        Provide ongoing consultation concerning students' educational progress

•        Participate in parent-teacher conferences

•        Foster positive staff-parent relations and good home-school communication

•        Communicate effectively with Education Director and Chief Administrator

•        Coordinate and schedule all student services

ProfessionalDevelopment:

•        Develop and/or implement appropriate educational techniques based on current educational practices and/or research

•        Familiarize oneself with current educational needs, trends, and research

•        Maintain professional requirements for state certification (CEUs)

•        Attend in-house and outside trainings related to their field

Evaluation:

•        Evaluate pupil progress via criterion referenced and norm referenced assessments

•        Evaluate progress by reviewing Catalyst Data, student observations and discussion with other professional staff

•        Adjust curriculum to fit needs

•         Administer state testing

Required Qualifications:

•        Comprehensive Special Education (CT 165), Ongoing completion of TEAM for beginning teachers

•        Must be able to lift/push/pull/move up to 60 lbs.

•        Maintains current Safety Care, First Aid, CPR training certificates

•        Successful completion of a background check