Special Education Teacher (Substitue)
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher works as part of a team to provide individualized and group instruction, support students in achieving curricular objectives, and develop and maintain daily program charts and records related to Special Education. The teacher prepares an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student and serves students daily or as required by their IEPs. The role includes evaluating student progress and adapting instructional methods to meet each student's educational needs, maintaining student records, creating a positive and secure learning environment, and fostering motivation, participation, classroom discipline, and self-discipline. The teacher considers each student's individuality and culture, supports school-wide mainstreaming under P.L. 94-142, keeps parents informed through conferences as appropriate, conducts IEP meetings, collaborates with teaching staff on classroom instruction and accommodations, and creates or assists with extracurricular activities. The position is under the direct supervision of the school Special Education Coordinator.
Requirements
- Must possess an Iowa teacher's license with an endorsement in Special Education.
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, administration, and other staff.
- Must be willing to attend training sessions directly related to job responsibilities.
- Must attend parent/teacher conferences as appropriate.
- Experience in team decision making.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of a Stat II endorsement is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to provide individualized and group instruction where appropriate.
- Ensure students are learning and achieving curricular objectives.
- Develop and maintain a daily program chart and Special Education student records.
- Prepare an IEP for each student and serve each student daily or as required by the IEP.
- Promote a positive and secure school climate that supports learning and student achievement.
- Apply teaching strategies suited to each student's educational needs, individuality, and culture.
- Evaluate student progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
- Maintain all necessary records for each student.
- Encourage student motivation and participation in learning.
- Keep parents informed about student progress through regular conferences or as needed.
- Maintain classroom discipline and foster self-discipline in learning.
- Conduct IEP meetings.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to plan classroom instruction and accommodations.
- Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
- Ensure school-wide observance of the mainstreaming requirements of P.L. 94-142.
- Attend training sessions related to job responsibilities and parent/teacher conferences as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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