Elementary Special Education Teacher (Structured Learning Classroom)

Kuna Joint School District 3•Kuna, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides secondary students with the fullest educational opportunity to learn and progress through use of appropriate teaching strategies and materials.

Requirements

Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement
Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
Positive public relations skills
Successful experience working with secondary students in a classroom setting that include varying ability levels, including at-risk students.
Innovative, self-starter.
Strong classroom management skills

Responsibilities

Provide differentiated instruction to all secondary students using a variety of instructional strategies.
Accommodate implementation of special services (IEP, 504) when applicable.
Participate in staff meetings, staff projects and professional staff development.
Commitment to a team approach in all aspects of educational programming.
Communicate effectively with parents and students.
Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the principal.
Uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Follow prescribed safety regulations.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents and colleagues.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods; assist in selection of instructional equipment and materials.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
Act ethically and confidential in all aspects of employment.