West Valley - Part-Time Special Education Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy•West Valley City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher serves children assigned to them who are eligible students as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This role involves developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), conducting assessments, collaborating with various professionals and parents, and ensuring compliance with special education laws. The teacher will also train and supervise assistant teachers and paraeducators, track student progress, and maintain necessary documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Appropriate state license or certification required
Understanding of LEA policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA and specifically the development and implementation of IEPs
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills that reflect an ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students
Competency relating to special education needs, strategies, and services
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and program-specific software (Skyward, Athlos)
Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other school personnel.
Provides encouragement and enthusiasm in daily interactions with colleagues, students and families.
Adheres to the school communication policy of taking concerns or questions to the person most able to address them, according to the staff manual.
Exhibits good character including honesty, assuming goodwill, positivity, diligence, and humility - quickly acknowledging errors and making appropriate amends.
Each pay period, the Special Education Teacher will be required to certify that the hours for which they will be compensated were spent conducting allowable activities supporting special education students. If the Special Education Teacher is asked to spend time working outside of special education during any pay period, they must notify their supervisor so the TEC and payroll funding can be adjusted.

Responsibilities

Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for eligible students, setting learning goals and accommodations and setting modifications as necessary.
Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services.
Develops an integrated plan for the education of each student based on their IEP by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, service providers, and other medical and school staff as appropriate.
Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs.
Trains team members on IEP details and SDI delivery as appropriate.
Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, tracks student progress and makes modifications as necessary.
Supervises delivery of specially-designed instruction (SDI) by others to whom instruction has been delegated through observations and student progress data collection and review.
Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student assigned to them needs are met and plans are followed.
Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for his/her individual needs.
Develops, completes, and maintains documentation mandated by LEA, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
Implements positive reinforcement programs and acknowledges the achievements and successes of students and support the behavior programs used in the classroom.
Communicates with parents/guardians of IEP students and reports student progress to them.
Performs other related duties as assigned.