Special EducationTeacher - Elementary Adaptive Skills
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher for the Elementary Adaptive Skills Program at G.D. Cushing PreK-Grade 1 is responsible for providing appropriate and quality education for identified students with disabilities, with a strong understanding of special education programming and case management for students with emotional disabilities. This role involves delivering daily specialized instruction using suitable curriculum and supplementary materials to meet students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher will also manage all case management responsibilities for students on their caseloads, including scheduling and facilitating IEP meetings, ensuring proper documentation, communicating with parents, and collaborating with general education teachers and related service providers. Additionally, the position requires providing training and supervision to education technicians, maintaining an organized and safe classroom environment, monitoring student behavior, administering assessments, and fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of current research, theory, and pedagogy related to students
- Displays a philosophy consistent with that of the school district
- ME DOE State Licensure (282-conditional considered)
- Valid CHRC
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment
- 2+ years teaching experience, preferably in programs providing Section 28 medical services
Nice To Haves
- BHP and SafetyCare Certification
- Masters Degree in related area
Responsibilities
- Provide daily specialized instruction (delivery of services) using appropriate curriculum and supplementary materials to meet student's IEPs
- Perform all case management responsibilities for students with disabilities on their caseloads
- Schedule IEP meetings with parents and team
- Follow the processes for room reservation, and subs for team members specific to the student’s school
- Inform the special services administrative assistant of the date and purpose of the meeting
- Request information from general education teachers and related service providers regarding student progress ahead of the meeting to ensure reports are available should a team member be unable to attend, and to have the necessary information for the written notice
- Ensure evaluations are sent to parents 3 days before the meeting
- Introduce and/or facilitate the IEP meeting
- Take pertinent notes and develop the written notice for the meeting
- Develop and send to parents progress reports of progress on goals quarterly, along with general education report cards
- Develop and send all appropriate special education documentation (written notice, IEP, eligibility documentation, consent documentation)
- Communicate with parents of students on caseloads regarding progress or when requested by parents
- Plan a program schedule for students in consultation with general education classroom teachers as appropriate
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to education technicians regarding the educational program
- Organize and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction
- Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety procedures
- Monitor student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed
- Administer, score, and summarize results of assessment measures given to students
- Establish and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress
- Act as a resource by providing informal consultation to classroom teachers and other professionals as requested
- Establish and model positive and open relationships with students, school personnel, and parents
- Participate in staff development activities and school duties and responsibilities appropriately
- Work collaboratively with the specialists providing supervision and oversight for the provision of the Section 28 school based and specialized rehabilitative and community services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
