Special Education Teacher Vocational Programs Teacher

Nebraska Department of Education • Norfolk, NE

57d

About The Position

JOB GOAL: To enable identified students to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate programming which is integrated into the community and school environment to the greatest extent possible.

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
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Skills in leadership, problem solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Skills in human relations, assessment and evaluations
• Interpretive skills

Responsibilities

• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team for evaluating, planning and implementing relevant and purposeful curriculum and programs for identified students
• Provides an individualized special education program for all identified students in their supervision in accordance with each student's IEP
• Coordinates with building administrators, classroom teachers, and specialists to assure that the special education program is an integral part of the building's educational services
• Participates in all school-related activities and meetings as expected of other teachers in the building
• Ensures that accurate communication is maintained with parents or guardians to keep them informed of individual student progress and program goals
• Updates Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51. Abides by all rules and standards governing Special Education programs
• Coordinates with itinerant staff (physical/occupational therapist, speech pathologist, etc.) to ensure consistent, functional, and integrated educational programming
• Serves as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams, building level PLC teams, and district SPED teams
• Keeps accurate attendance and progress records
• Relates with staff, parents and community stakeholders through positive, professional collaboration
• Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
• Remains current with professional development and shows evidence of regular professional growth
• Assumes responsibility for conferences with parents

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs