Special Education Teacher for Elementary District Wide ProgramThe Special Education Teacher for the Elementary District Wide Program for students with an emotional disability promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of IEPs.
Reports To:
Building Principal and Director of Special ServicesWork Year: 186 Days/YearEssential Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) in Special Education A valid Kansas Teaching LicenseExperience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solvingAbility to provide leadership to staff in areas of specializationExcellent interpersonal skills to consult and collaborate effectively with teachers, related service providers, psychologist, behavior specialists, special education instructional coach, administrators, parents, and outside agencies in a variety of settingsVery good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to groupsAbility to write valid IEP's and to follow IDEA proceduresPhysical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisisAbility to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgroundsMaintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patronsThe ability to work harmoniously with othersKnowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education and special education law and appropriate instructional subjectsEssential Responsibilities: Provide academic and behavioral programming for studentsImplement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for studentsAssist and support building and district staff and parents in the development, implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plansFacilitate team processes including problem solving, and IEP development for students with special needsProvide support to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavioral disorders and interventionsUse approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of studentsInstruct and direct assigned paraprofessionals to maximize delivery of instructional servicesCollects appropriate student performance and progress monitoring data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achievedTeacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill
