IS TREC/Passages @ Compton - Inclusion Teacher

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the education of students with multiple needs by the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education Individual Education Plans. This role involves ensuring the safety of students, planning and implementing daily learning activities based on student Individual Education Plans, and following the scope and sequence of the instructional program. The teacher is responsible for developing behavior management plans, participating in team approaches for IEPs and behavior management, and developing plans for functional community training. Additionally, the role includes providing physical care, maintaining a safe classroom environment, communicating with parents and support agencies, producing necessary documentation, and providing direction to teaching assistants. The position requires positive interaction with staff, students, and parents, maintaining confidentiality, promoting good public relations, attending work regularly, and demonstrating a positive work ethic and cooperative attitude. Adherence to the ethics of the teaching profession, professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment are also essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Current Education of the SWD, K-12, Certification or State of Ohio K-12 Intervention Specialist License
Meet the applicable requirements of a “highly qualified” teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the appropriate timelines
Education and/or training which evidences a thorough knowledge of instruction of students with multiple disabilities, curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, parent education and involvement, teaming with other education specialist and the ability to supervise classroom assistants
Training in Crisis Intervention Alternatives
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
General computer skills
Knowledge of IDEA and rules
Knowledge of public school policies and practices
Ability to operate various office equipment
Commitment to education
Knowledge and abilities to work with children who may exhibit violent behavior

Nice To Haves

As the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of students
Plan, implement, and evaluate daily learning activities based on student Individual Education Plans
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
Ensure that lesson plans are developed to the satisfaction of the supervisor and that instruction and activities are appropriately reflective of the needs of the students
Ensure that students are supervised in a manner appropriate for their age and disability and based on the students’ IEP requirements
Develop behavior management plans where necessary for the habilitation and education of MD students
Participate in team approach for development of Individual Education Plans and behavior management approaches to student behavior
Develop plans for and implement functional community training through the use of educational field trips and other community activities
Provide physical care necessary for maintenance of health and welfare of students
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
Communicate with parents and support agencies in an effort to involve them in the educational progress
Produce, manage and complete necessary documentation and paperwork for charting educational progress
Provide direction and training to teaching assistants in classroom setting
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend work regularly and punctually
Demonstrate a positive work ethic
Work cooperatively with others in small groups
Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
Attend staff meetings at the request of the supervisor
Attend training sessions as determined by state or county policies and procedures
Schedule parent conferences, home visits or team meetings with other school staff
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Special Education Supervisor