Special Education Teacher - Resource Room
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher - Resource Room at W.G. Mallett is responsible for providing appropriate and quality education for identified students with disabilities. This role involves delivering specialized instruction using appropriate curriculum and supplementary materials to meet student's Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Key responsibilities include performing all case management duties, scheduling and facilitating IEP meetings with parents and the team, and ensuring all necessary documentation and reports are prepared and distributed. The teacher will also communicate regularly with parents, plan program schedules in consultation with classroom teachers, and provide training, direction, and supervision to education technicians. Maintaining an organized and safe classroom environment, monitoring student behavior, administering assessments, and documenting student progress are also crucial aspects of the role. Additionally, the teacher acts as a resource for other professionals and participates in staff development activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of current research, theory, and pedagogy related to students.
- Displays a philosophy consistent with the school district's.
- Maine DOE Certification (282) Teacher: Child with Disabilities K-8.
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Special Education.
- Experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
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 caseload.
- 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 caseload regarding progress or when requested by parents.
- Plan a program schedule for students in consultation with classroom teachers.
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to education technicians.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
