| Description: | | Job Title: Special Education Teacher/Process Coordinator
Location: Current opening is at the middle school for case management and district wide for special education evaluation process coordination; however, placement can change
Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Administrator
Summary: This position will work closely with the Director of Special Services to assist with Special Education evaluation (initial and reevaluation) process district wide (part time) while case managing middle school Special Education students the remainder of the time.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.
Upholds school rules and administrative regulations.
Possess good people skills, flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and stay on task, responsible, reliable, a self-starter, and have the ability to adjust to change.
Conduct Review of Existing Data and Evaluation Determination Meetings with collaboration of the IEP team.
In collaboration with the Director of Special Services; responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification to ensure appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities and district compliance with state and federal requirements for implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Understand and conduct academic achievement assessments (Such as KTEA, KEY Math etc…).
Uses a wide variety of techniques to evaluate academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality and emotional development, social skills, learning environments, and eligibility for special services.
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
Participates in faculty, grade level and subject area committees and sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with staff, students, and community.
Serves as a case manager in the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities both in the regular education classroom and in separate special education classes or settings.
Communicates with regular education teachers and principal regarding the educational needs and programs of students with disabilities.
Maintains records regarding individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, services and accommodations provided, parent contacts, notices and other documentation as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, the Director of Special Services or the school principal.
Initiates communication with parents of students with disabilities on a regular basis.
Uses technology effectively to implement instruction and to manage documentation requirements.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other Job Functions:
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree or pursuit of Master’s Degree (Administration or Special Education preferred)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Missouri teacher certificate in one or a combination of the following areas: Cross categorical, mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR and OHI certifications) hearing impaired, visually impaired or severe developmental disabilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Skills and Abilities
Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms, and governmental regulations and guidance. Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents. Present information effectively and respond to questions. Write clear and complete lesson plans.
Reasoning
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students
Technology
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Use district software for recording grades, writing IEPs and finding student information. Utilize Interactive Flat Panels and other instructional technology provided by the district.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position: Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel. May have to use therapeutic restraint or lift students. Must have both close and distance vision. Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. Move around the classroom. Read handwritten or printed material.
Terms of Employment:
Term of days for certified staff as defined by district calendar, which is approved yearly. Current year is 178 working days
For More Information and to Apply, visit: https://ebc1.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx |
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