27 School Year

Educate Kansas-posted 3 months ago

Fort Leavenworth, KS

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The Special Education Resource Teacher provides support and specialized instruction to students with high-incidence disabilities- such as learning disabilities- mild intellectual disabilities- emotional/behavioral disorders- and speech/language impairments. The teacher works with students primarily in a resource setting but may also support students in inclusive classrooms. The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address the unique academic- social- and behavioral needs of each student while collaborating with general education teachers and other staff to promote student success in the least restrictive environment.

Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with high-incidence disabilities aligned with district and state standards
Provide direct instruction in small group or one-on-one settings to support students
Adapt and differentiate general education curriculum and materials to meet students' learning needs and facilitate their success in the general education classroom
Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan, modify instruction, and provide accommodations and supports for students in inclusive settings
Use data-driven decision-making to assess student progress, track IEP goal attainment, and adjust instruction and interventions as needed
Implement behavior interventions and supports to address students' social-emotional and behavioral needs
Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments to monitor academic and behavioral progress and to inform instruction
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education regulations, including maintaining accurate records, documentation, and progress reports
Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and parent-teacher conferences, providing updates on student progress and collaborating on educational goals
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, strategies for support, and ways to reinforce skills at home
Collaborate with school staff to address the comprehensive needs of students
Participate in professional development activities to remain current with best practices in special education and instruction for students with high-incidence disabilities
Adheres strictly to professional ethics
Prepares completely and adequately to carry out their responsibilities for all students within their classroom
Performs the necessary administrative work related to the assignment, including but not limited to completion of all reports required by the District
Attends all staff conferences, individual conferences between teacher and administrator, and is available for pupil and parent conferences, including conferences for writing IEPs and staffing for special education
Supervises students in and around the school building, including before and after the school day, as assigned by the building principal
Ability to react positively to change and frequent interruptions in an educational environment
Undertakes efforts that promote professional growth in alignment with the District's vision, mission, and goals
Reports all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect
Observes, enforces, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
Must keep student information and records confidential
Regular routine attendance at work
Carries out the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
Valid Kansas Teaching License in Special Education
Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)
Strong knowledge of IEP development, data collection, and progress monitoring
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Patience, compassion, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Master's Degree in the field of education
Three-plus years of certified teaching experience
Experience working with students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other high-incidence disabilities
Ability to differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to meet the individual needs of students
Familiarity with assistive technology and resources that support students with learning disabilities
Experience with data collection and using progress monitoring tools to drive instructional decisions

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