Communication and Foundations of Learning (CFL) Teacher

Hamilton Southeastern Schools•FISHERS, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communication and Foundations of Learning (CFL) Teacher will serve as the Teacher of Record for students with disabilities. This role involves performing annual case reviews, maintaining communication with parents and general education teachers, and making program recommendations based on individual student needs. The teacher will create a classroom environment conducive to educational progress for students with disabilities, working with them according to their Individual Education Plan (IEP) services. Instruction will be provided one-on-one and in groups, both in the special education resource setting and general education classrooms. The teacher will also implement clear and consistent behavior strategies, assist students with emotional disabilities in reaching their behavior goals, and provide instructional assistants with necessary materials and resources. Collaboration with building principals and deans is expected to ensure appropriate structure and consequences for students exhibiting inappropriate behavior, including the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Plans.

Requirements

As set by state certification standards

Responsibilities

Perform annual case reviews for each student.
Maintain communication with parents.
Maintain communication with general education teachers.
Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs.
Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress.
Work with students according to specific Individual Education Plan services.
Provide one on one and group instruction to students in the special education resource setting and general education classroom.
Provide clear and consistent behavior strategies to assist students with emotional disabilities reach their individual behavior goals.
Provide instructional assistants with proper materials and resources needed to assist students in both the general and special education setting.
Work in conjunction with building principals and deans to provide appropriate structure and consequences for students who demonstrate inappropriate behavior.
Implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior plan for individual students.
Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives.
Work as a team player.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.