SY 26-27 High School Special Education
About The Position
Provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with the specific responsibility of developing special education students’ success in communication, social interaction, independent functioning, and academic achievement. This role involves establishing baseline functioning for students in various areas, balancing diverse student needs, and facilitating Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. The teacher will collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers, collect and interpret student progress data, and maintain special education documentation. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, differentiating instruction, supervising students, managing behavior, and communicating with parents. The role also involves administering developmental and state assessments, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and performing home visits. Adherence to Head Start, NAEYC, and IDEA Special Education guidelines is required. The position also includes inputting DRDP data weekly and rating data three times per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Proper Certificate in related field.
- Evidence practices-ABC’s of behaviors and individualized program planning in all educational environments.
- Special education eligibility criteria and procedural requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
- Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
- Social Perceptiveness and being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.
- Interpreting educational implications of evaluation results, designing interventions, and providing specially designed instruction.
- Teach in a blended classroom teaching both as an ECSE and EC instructor.
- Handle challenging student behaviors and be ready to assist with student daily living needs.
- Supervise paraprofessionals to effectively meet the needs of students and provide a safe learning environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, teachers, parents, and the public.
- Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and students.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
- Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to work outdoors for special events depending on assignment.
Responsibilities
- Establish baseline functioning for students in all areas of need including academics, social skills, communication, behaviors, verbal behaviors, sensory needs, and independent function.
- Balance a variety of student needs ranging from students who are building early language skills and currently functioning from 0-48 months to supporting students who are functioning near or on grade level.
- Schedule and facilitate Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, review of existing data meetings, and eligibility determination meetings, as assigned, in accordance with district procedures.
- Collaborate with related service providers regarding student progress to ensure that services are provided in accordance with IEPs.
- Collect, maintain, and interpret student progress data to make program-planning recommendations leading to attainment of goals and improved student achievement.
- Maintain appropriate special education documentation for the purpose of providing up to date information and records in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with general education teachers regarding instructional issues and student progress, and to ensure that classroom accommodations and modifications are being provided in accordance with IEPs.
- Supervise students and manage behavior in order to provide a safe learning environment; develop lesson plans and differentiate group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines to meet the individual needs of assigned students.
- Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding instructional programs and student progress.
- Attend and participate in special education team meetings.
- Administer developmental testing, district assessments and/or state assessments to assess student competency levels and identify learning objectives.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as needed.
- Follow all Head Start, NAEYC, and IDEA Special Education guidelines.
- Conduct home visits.
- Input DRDP data weekly and rate data three (3) times per year.
- Perform related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
