Special Education Teacher-Inclusion/Resource - Elementary – SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

16h

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support for students with disabilities. The role implements and manages the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams, and creates an inclusive learning environment that supports academic progress, independence, and positive social-emotional development. The position is for elementary inclusion/resource instruction and is systemwide. The teacher assesses student abilities, develops and delivers adapted instruction, monitors and documents student progress, and communicates with students and families about expectations and progress. The role also participates in professional development, school and district planning, and community and parent activities. Employment is expected to be for 187 days for a full school year, with evaluation according to established Board policies and administrative procedures. Salary is according to the Madison City Schools Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in the area of instructional responsibility.
Alabama State Department of Education teaching certification in the area of instructional responsibility.
Knowledge of state core curriculum standards, district educational goals, student academic growth and development for the assigned grade, and the district program of studies.
Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
Ability to collaborate with teachers to plan and implement instruction based on system and state courses of study and student needs and abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and educators.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use and manage technology, including email, the internet, and Google products.
Knowledge of district rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.
Legible fingerprints must be submitted for ABI and FBI background review upon offer of employment; a new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and work with a multidisciplinary team to develop appropriate IEPs tied to educational goals, objectives, and student outcomes.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to students' needs.
Plan age-appropriate class activities and lesson presentations that meet students' individual needs, interests, and ability levels.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support a classroom climate conducive to learning.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and resolving learning problems.
Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through required or assigned in-service education and other professional growth activities.
Communicate instructional expectations and student progress or lack of progress to students and parents, verbally or in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of student records, grades, performance, and related matters.
Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings, committees, and other school-system groups.
Maintain professional rapport with teachers, team leaders, department heads, district coordinators or program directors, and instructional support and service employees.
Demonstrate effective parent and community relations through oral communication, written communication, and listening.
Participate in school co-curricular programs, school and district improvement efforts, and community and parent groups; promote high ethical standards.
Model personal characteristics and work habits consistent with students' personal development goals.
Develop and maintain IEP and student-progress documentation through the Special Education Tracking System (SETS).
Model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved communication channels, and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.