Special Education Teacher K-4 (Anticipated)

Nebraska Department of Education • Norfolk, NE

98d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher K-4 is responsible for enabling students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching. The position requires consistent and punctual attendance at the worksite and involves team teaching and providing consultation to classroom teachers, parents, and supervisors. The teacher will maintain a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students while also collaborating with classroom teachers to provide a coordinated program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.
• Training and/or experience in special education teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Relates with staff, parents, and community through positive professional cooperation.
• Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum.
• Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth.
• Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees.
• Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
• Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child.

Responsibilities

• Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor.
• Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program.
• Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs.
• Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs.
• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Collects assessment data and uses it effectively.
• Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom.
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress.
• Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively.
• Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel.
• Communicates both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out.
• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children.
• Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers.
• Requests and/or coordinates additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems.
• Shows enthusiasm and initiative.
• Willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree