Special Education Teacher - DD-SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools • Madison, AL

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About The Position

J o b Goal: To provide an approved education program for students with disabilities and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Knowledge of state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives of instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Knowledge of student academic progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Knowledge of school’s program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to develop and implement Individual Education Plans and lesson plans based on district and state courses of study in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, videos, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
• Possesses the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.
• Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience in sign language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student abilities and works with multi-disciplinary team to develop appropriate individualized education programs as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcome
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction focusing on academics, social skills, behavior, and communication based on student needs.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all student
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
• Communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Establishes and maintains a professional level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, department heads, district-level coordinators and/or program directors, and instructional support and service employees of the school district.
• Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations’ skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school and district program improvement efforts, participation in community and parent groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards.
• Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
• Develops and maintains documentation of Individualized Education Programs and student progress through Special Populations in Power Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time